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LIBRARY 

UNIVERSITY  OF  ILLINOIS 
URBAN A 


CURIOSITIES 


BIBLE 

PERTAINING  TO  SCRIPTURE 

PERSONS,  PLACES  AND  THINGS 

COMPRISING 

PRIZE  QUESTIONS  AND  ANSWERS,  BIBLE  STUDIES  AND 
TEST  EXERCISES 

FOUNDED  UPON  AND  ANSWERED  IN  THE  BIBLE 


INCLUDING 

BLACKBOARD  OUTLINES,  SEED  THOUGHTS  ILLUSTRATED, 
SCRIPTURE  EMBLEMS  AND  ALLEGORIES,  BIBLE  READ- 
INGS, CONCERT  EXERCISES,  PRAYER  MEETING 
SUBJECTS  AND  DAILY  READINGS 

WITH  MANY  READY  REFERENCE  TABLES  AND  MAPS. 


BY 

A NEW  YORK  SUNDAY  SCHOOL  SUPERINTENDENT 

WITH  AN  INTRODUCTION  BY 

REV.  J.  H.  VINCENT,  JD.TD. 

REVISED  AND  ENLARGED 

ILLUSTRATED  WITH  DESIGNS  BY  FRANK  BEARD 


NEW  YORK 

E.  B.  TREAT  AND  COMPANY 
241-243  West  23D  Street 
1906 


Price,  $2.00  postpaid. 

CANVASSERS  WANTED. 


COPYRIGHT, 

BY  E.  B.  TREAT, 
1875-1879-1886. 


Note.— The  most  difficult  and  prize  questions  are  indicated  by  bold-face. 

figures  in  numbering. 

In  addition  to  the  illustrations  from  new  and  original  designs  by  Frank 
Beard  in  this  enlarged  edition,  we  are  indebted  in  part  to  S.  W.  Clark,  pub. 
lisher  of  the  “The  Blackboard,” and  to  J.  Fairbanks  & Co.  for  suggestions 
and  outlines  from  “ Hand-Book  of  Bible  Readings.” 

We  are  also  under  obligations  to  Rev.  H.  H.  Birkins,  and  to  J.  Sanderson 
D.  D.,  editor  of  Pulpit  Treasury,  for  valuable  services  in  editorial  work. 


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INTRODUCTION'. 


There  is  no  saving  power  in  the  mere  letter  of  the 
word,  even  though  it  be  the  word  of  God.  It  is  the 
Spirit  that  giveth  life. 

We  should  not,  however,  despise  the  letter.  It  is  the 
body  ; and  the  body  is  of  some  worth  as  a medium  for 
the  soul. 

He  who  knows  most  of  the  word  of  God,  though  it 
be  with  an  intellectual  knowledge,  will  be  that  much 
richer  when  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God  touches  the  dry 
•bones  and  bids  them  live.  The  dry  bones  in  the 
“Talley  of  Vision ” were  better  than  so  many  stones, 
when  the  time  came  for  the  miracle  of  resurrection. 

We  cannot  give  to  our  children  too  much  Bible 
knowledge.  They  cannot  know  too  much  Bible  history, 
nor  too  much  Bible  geography,  nor  be  too  well  able  to 
explain  the  obscure  passages,  nor  too  familiar  with  the 
true  solution  of  the  common  difficulties  which  all  Bible 
students  sooner  or  later  encounter,  and  which  they 
should  be  able  to  explain. 


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INTRODUCTION. 


In  view  of  this  need,  I do  most  sincerely  thank  the 
,ndustrious  and  ingenious  “ New  York  Sunday-School 
Superintendent,”  who  has  compiled  the  valuable  little 
manual  of  biblical  curiosities  now  presented  to  the 
public. 

Let  it  be  used  wisely.  Let  the  circle  of  friends,  old 
and  young,  who  may  gather  about  the  table  or  fireside 
to  spend  an  hour  or  an  evening  in  the  profitable  recre- 
ation which  it  may  furnish — let  them  all  remember  that 
cheerfulness  and  generous  rivalry  are  allowable  here, 
but  that  irreverence  and  impatience,  out  of  place 
always  and  everywhere,  are  especially  inappropriate, 
while  we  hold  in  our  hands  the  most  holy  word  of  God, 
or  busy  ourselves  with  the  truths  which  are  to  be  found 
in  it. 

May  the  students  of  the  “ Curiosities  of  the  Bible  ” 
become  skilled  in  the  interpretation  of  the  Divine 
Book,  and,  enjoying  its  spiritual  illumination,  may  they 
prove  its  divinity  by  pure  and  unselfish  lives. 


PREFACE. 


This  collection  of  treasures,  new  and  old,  is  the  outgrowth  of 
many  years  experience  in  devising  methods  and  incentives  to  inter- 
est children  and  those  of  older  growth  in  Bible  study  ; and  thus  aid 
them  in  fulfilling  the  injunction — “Search  the  scriptures.” 

It  has  been  a part  of  every  Sunday’s  programme  in  our  school, 
for  the  past  eighteen  years,  to  propose  a Bible  question  or  exercise  to 
be  answered  the  following  Sunday  upon  cards  distributed  by  the 
secretary  and  collected  at  the  call  of  the  bell ; the  correct  and  incor- 
rect answers  being  announced  from  the  desk,  with  appropriate  com- 
ments and  explanations. 

By  this  method,  if  an  incorrect  answer  was  given,  the  unsuc- 
cessful seeker  after  truth  was  not  exposed  to  ridicule  in  consequence 
of  failure,  but  was  ready  for  the  next  proposition  with  as  much  zeal 
as  at  the  outset. 

Such  questions  only  were  given  as  were  founded  upon  the  Bible 
and  answered  in  it,  and  such  as  would  excite  in  the  mind  of  Bible 
readers  and  seekers  after  truth  a curiosity  to  know  how,  when, 
where,  and  under  what  circumstances  they  occurred. 

To  secure  these,  a vast  range  of  Bible  literature  has  been 
searched.  Among  the  prominent  aids  might  be  mentioned  many 
very  excellent  American  and  British  periodicals  and  Bible  helps.  My 
associates— officers,  teachers,  and  scholars— have  jointly  interested 
themselves  with  me  in  solving  many  of  the  intricate  nroblems  herein 
contained. 


PREFACE. 


A large  number  of  these  are  prize  questions  and  puzzles,  which 
nave  elicited  a wide  correspondence,  and  the  deep  interest  mani- 
fested in  them  gives  the  assurance  that  the  benefit  derived  from  these 
exercises  can  never  be  estimated. 

In  verification  of  this  statement,  selections  are  given  from  the 
testimony  of  a large  number  who,  in  their  researches,  have  not  only 
been  stimulated  by  the  hope  of  winning  an  earthly  reward,  but  have 
been  led  to  deeper  thought  and  richer  experience,  which  of  itself  is 
a matchless  prize. 

Extracts  from  letters. — “ I cannot  tell  you  how  pleasant  and 
happy  have  been  the  hours  spent  in  studying  the  Bible  for  this  pur- 
pose. Time  and  trouble  have  been  repaid  with  interest  in  the 
enlargement  of  biblical  knowledge,  and  the  increase  of  love  for  the 
Bible.” 

“I  have  derived  life  long  benefit  from  the  close  communion 
with  the  Book  of  books  and  the  Author  of  it,  finding  new  beauties 
in  the  Scriptures,  and  obtaining  a priceless  treasure  which  neither 
the  world  nor  time  can  take  away.” 

“ I can  thankfully  say,  reading  the  Bible  for  these  answers  has 
shown  me  the  truth  in  a way  I never  saw  before.” 

‘ ‘ I read  the  entire  book  of  psalms  through  five  times  for  one 
answer.” 

This  volume  has  a two-fold  mission : to  increase  our  knowledge 
of  all  biblical  facts,  and  beget  and  intensify  in  all  hearts  a greater 
love  for  the  Book  of  Life.  That  the  number  of  those  v ho  may  be 
thus  benefitted  may  become  legion  is  the  hope  of  the  compiler. 

E.  B.  T. 

Washington  Heights,  New  York  City. 


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PAGE. 


Introduction 5 

Preface 7 

Contents 9 

The  Bible 15 

Study  the  Bible.  By  H.  Bonar,  D.  D 17 

The  Bible.  Stanzas  by  a convert 18 

Books  of  the  Old  Testament  in  Rhyme 20 


First  things  of  the  Bible 
Old  Testament  Persons. . 

New  Testament  Persons. 

Old  Testament  Places. . . 

New  Testament  Places. . 

Old  Testament  Things. . . 

New  Testament  Things. , 

Old  Testament  Time,  Quantity  and 

Numbers 

New  Testament  Time,  Quantity  and 

Numbers 

Bible  Occupations 

Fundamental  principles  of  mathe- 
matics   

Curiosities  involving  Arithmetical 

calculations  in  their  solution 

Bible  Quotations 

Bible  scenes  from  the  Book  of  Ruth.. 

Metaphors  of  God’s  word 

Bible  Studies — Scripture  Characters. 
Bible  Studies  pertaining  to  History, 

Biography  and  Geography 

Scripture  Enigmas 

Bible  Acrostics 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


Alphabet  of  Bible  Proverbs “ 218 

Bible  Anagrams “ 219  M ««  165 

Scripture  Alphabets,  No.  1, 2,  and  3..  “ 221  “ 41  166 

Alphabet  of  Scripture  Geography .. . 41  224  “ * 168 

BLACKBOARD  OR  SLATE  ILLUSTRATIONS: 

The  Two  Extremes  in  the  Life  of  Christ 227 

The  Young  Bible  Reader 228 

Light  on  our  Pathway 230 

The  Spider’s  Web 232 

The  Door  open  or  shut 234 

The  Vine  and  Its  Branches 236 

Sin  and  Salvation 238 

The  Bow  in  the  Cloud 240 

Light  from  the  Bible 242 

The  Great  Ship  and  the  Little  Helm 244 

Figs  or  Thistles— Which  ? 246 

The  Uplifted  Saviour 248 

Signals  of  Danger 250 

Gaining  and  Losing 252 

The  Christian’s  Defence 254 

The  Two  Ladders 256 

The  Yoke  of  Christ 258 

The  Christian’s  Crown 260 

The  Full  Surrender 262 

The  Cross  of  Christ 264 

The  Two  Paths 266 

The  All-seeing  Eye 267 

The  Family  in  the  Ark 268 

Love  not  the  World • 270 

Steps  in  Sin 272 

The  Two  Hands 273 

The  Door  of  the  Heart 274 

God’s  Promise  in  the  Rainbow 276 

Triumphs  of  the  Cross 278 

Jacob’s  Ladder 278 

Christians  the  Light  of  the  World 280 

Heaven  by  the  way  of  the  Cross 280 

Christ  our  Guiding  Star 282 

Lessons  from  the  Lion 284 

Searching  the  Scriptures 285 

The  Wine  Cup. 286 

Prayer— A Chalk  Talk 287 


CONTENTS.  11 

New  Things  of  the  Bible 275 

Religious  Emblems  and  Allegories 289 

Seed  Thoughts,  Illustrated 294 

MAPS— The  Ancient  World  after  the  Deluge 298 

The  Sinai  Peninsula— Wamderings  of  the  Children  of  Israel 299 

Canaan  as  divided  among  the  Twelve  Tribes 300 

Palestine  in  the  Time  of  Christ 301 

Paul’s  First  Missionary  Journey 302 

Paul’s  Second  “ “ 303 

Paul’s  Third  “ “ 304 

Paul’s  Journey  to  Rome 305 

The  Persian  Empire  under  Cyrus  and  Xerxes 306 

The  Roman  Empire,  under  the  Caesars 306 

BIBLE  LESSONS  AND  READINGS  : 

The  Christian’s  Legacy 221 

The  Prodigal’s  Return 222 

How  to  Search  the  Scriptures 229 

Why  we  should  take  God  for  our  Guide 231 

What  is  heaven  according  to  the  Bible 231 

What  we  are  by  Nature 233 

God’s  best  Gifts 237 

What  the  Bible  says  of  the  Fool 239 

What  Christians  have 241 

Come  to  Jesus  for  what  ? 241 

The  Bible  Mirror 243 

How  may  we  get  to  Heaven  ? 243 

Six  Commands  of  Christ 245 

Indispensable  Things 245 

Prayers  offered  in  Danger,  and  by  whom 247 

What  Christ  is  to  us 249 

The  Christian’s  Dedication 249 

The  Gospel  Railroad 251 

God  is  able 255 

The  path  to  Eternal  Life 257 

“ Comes  ” of  the  Old  Testament 259 

“ Comes  ” of  the  New  Testament 259 

God’s  way  and  our  way  Contrasted 261 

Temperance — demi-john  and  jug 263 

John  Newton’s  confession 265 

The  Six  one  Things 269 

What  the  Christian  Soldier  must  do ............  269 

What  is  it  to  be  a Christian^..,,,, 271 


12  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

What  we  do  by  Faith . 275 

The  Apostle’s  Creed 277 

* 4 Comes”  of  Christ 283 

BIBLE  READINGS: 

Daily  Bible  Readings 333 

The  Life  of  Christ  from  prophecy  and  history 357 

Joseph,  a type  of  Christ 358 

What  Christ  is  to  us 361 

The  Difference  between  Christians  and  the  World— Bible  Proofs 361 

From  Bondage  to  Canaan — The  Christians  Pilgrimage * 362 

The  Dark  Side  and  Bright  Side  of  a Christian’s  Life 363 

CONCERT  EXERCISES  : 

What  Children  should  Learn.— T.  DeWitt  Talmage 223 

Wanted  for  the  Lord’s  Service 365 

Sowing  and  reaping 365 

The  Heart 366 

Sin  Leaves  its  Mark 368 

The  Life  and  Times  of  St.  Paul 306 

The  Lord’s  Prayer — Bible  Proofs 371 

The  Nine  Attributes  of  God 372 

The  Blood  of  Christ 373 

The  Precious  promises 373 

The  Ascending  Lord — An  Easter  Service 374 

What  Jesus  says 375 

The  World  for  Jesus 376 

He  Leadeth  us 377 

A World  of  Tears 378 

The  Ten  Commandments  in  Rhyme Key  102 

PRAYER-MEETING  TALKS  : 

How  to  make  Prayer-Meetings  Interesting [ 30? 

The  Sweet  Word  “ Come  ” 310 

The  Life  and  Times  of  St.  Paul 312 

Man  and  The  Watch 314 

The  Christian  Graces.  I.  Faith 316 

“ “ H.  Virtue 317 

44  44  HI.  Knowledge 318 

44  44  IV.  Temperance 319 

44  44  V.  Patience 320 

44  44  VI.  Godliness 321 

**  44  VH.  Brotherly  Kindness 322 

44  44  VIH.  Charity 323 


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What  is  a Christian 324 

Rules  for  the  Christian  Race 326 

What  Faith  is  and  does 327 

Christ’s  Method  of  Teaching 328 

Good  News . * 329 

PRAYER-MEETING  OUTLINES,  SUBJECTS,  AND  TOPICS: 

Spiritual  Weather  Probabilities  and  Warnings 330 

Are  you  Insured  ? 332 

Prayer-Meeting  Subjects  and  Daily'Readings 333 

What  Christians  Should  be 344 

The  Gospel  Ship  and  the  Gospel  Railroad 350 

What  a Prayer-Meeting  should  be 351 

Characteristics  of  God’s  People 351 

The  Two  Masters 351 

How  shall  I approach  the  Mercy-Seat  ? 352 

What  shall  I do  with  Jesus  ? : 352 

How  shall  I find  Jesus  ? 352 

To  whom  shall  we  go  for  Safety? 352 

Seven  Confessions  of  the  Bible 353 

God’s  Providence 853 

The  Atoning  Saviour. . 353 

All  Things  through  Christ 353 

Seven  Things  to  Hold  Fast 354 

The  Seven  “ Musts  ” 354 

Things  to  which  we  should  take  heed 354 

The  Pearl  of  great  price 355 

A Temperance  Talk 37  0 

APPENDIX  : 

Lost  Books  of  the  Bible. 649 

Books  of  the  Old  Testament 550 

Books  of  the  New  Testament 551 

Interesting  Bible  Facts 552 

The  Fate  of  the  Apostles 553 

The  Seven  Bibles  of  the  World 554 

I.  The  Koran  of  the  Mohammedans 554 

II.  The  Three  Vedas  of  the  Hindoos 555 

HI.  The  Zeda  Vesta  of  the  Persians 556 

IV.  The  Eddas  of  the  Scandinavians . . . . 556 

V.  The  Tri-Pi  taka  of  the  Buddhists 557 

VI.  The  Five  King  of  the  Chinese 557 

VH.  The  Scriptures  of  the  Christians,  including  the  Douay  Bible. ....  558 


14  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

God  in  Seventy  Languages 556 

Words  mentioned  but  once  in  the  Bible 560 

Bible  Proper  Names  and  their  meaning 564 

History  of  the  Revised  Version  of  the  Bible 568 

Old  Testament  Words,  Authorized  and  Revised,  Contrasted 570 

New  “ “ “ 44  “ “ 574 

New  Testament  Phrases 576 

The  Account  of  the  Creation,  Authorized  and  Revised  Versions 580 

The  Ten  Commandments,  u 44  “ “ 583 

The  Birth  of  Christ,  44  “ “ 44  . 585 

The  Lord’s  Prayer,  41  44  44  44  586 

Names  and  Titles  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ 687 

Prophecies  Relating  to  Christ 356 

BIBLE  CHRONOLOGY  : 

From  the  Creation  to  Deluge  1656  years 593 

From  the  Deluge  to  Call  of  Abraham,  427  years 693 

From  Abraham’s  Call  to  the  Exodus  from  Egypt,  430  years 594 

From  Exodus  from  Egypt  to  building  Solomon’s  Temple,  487  years 594 

From  Solomon’s  Temple  to  Captivity  of  the  Jews,  412  years 595 

From  Destruction  of  Jerusalem  to  Birth  of  Christ,  588  years 596 

From  Birth  of  Christ  to  the  end  of  the  First  Century 597 

Prominent  Events  in  Ecclesiastical  History 593 

REFERENCE  TABLES  : 

Special  Prayers  in  the  Old  Testament 599 

Miracles  Recorded  in  the  Old  Testament 600 

Our  Lord’s  Parables 601 

Parables  in  the  Old  Testament 602 

Discourses  of  Jesus 602 

Miracles  of  Christ 603 

Special  Prayers  in  the  New  Testament 604 

Miracles  recorded  in  the  Acts  of  the  Apostles 604 

Tables  of  Weights  and  Measures 605 


THE  BIBLE. 


A nation  would  be  truly  happy  if  it  were  governed  by  no 
other  laws  than  those  of  this  blessed  book. 

It  contains  everything  needful  to  be  known  or  done. 

It  gives  instruction  to  a senate,  authority  and  directions  to  a 
magistrate. 

It  cautions  a witness,  requires  an  impartial  verdict  of  a jury, 
and  furnishes  the  judge  with  his  sentence. 

It  sets  the  husband  as  the  lord  of  his  household,  and  wife  as 
mistress  of  the  table  tells  him  how  to  rule,  and  her  how  to 
manage. 

It  entails  honor  to  parents,  and  enjoins  obedience  on  chil- 
dren. 

It  preserves  and  limits  the  sway  of  the  sovereign,  the  rule  of 
the  ruler,  and  the  authority  of  the  master  ; commands  the  sub- 
jects to  honor  and  the  servant  to  obey,  and  the  blessings  and 
the  protection  of  the  Almighty  to  all  that  walk  by  this  rule 

It  gives  directions  for  weddings  and  burials. 

It  promises  food  and  raiment,  and  limits  the  use  of  both. 

It  points  out  a faithful  and  eternal  Guardian  to  the  departing 
husband  and  father  ; tells  him  with  whom  to  leave  his  father- 
less children,  and  whom  his  widow  is  to  trust  and  promises  a 
father  to  the  former,  and  a husband  to  the  latter. 

It  teaches  a man  to  set  his  house  in  order  and  how  to  make 
his  will  ; it  appoints  a dowry  for  his  wife,  and  entails  the  t 
rights  of  the  first  born,  and  shows  how  the  young  branches 
shall  be  left. 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


It  defends  the  rights  of  all,  and  reveals  vengeance  to  every 
defaulter,  over-reacher,  and  trespasser. 

It  is  the  first  book,  the  best  book. 

It  contains  the  choicest  matter,  gives  the  best  instruction, 
affords  the  greatest  degree  of  pleasure  and  satisfaction  that  we 
have  ever  enjoyed. 

It  contains  the  best  laws  and  most  profound  mysteries  that 
were  ever  penned  ; and  it  brings  the  very  best  comforts  to  the 
inquiring  and  disconsolate. 

It  is  a brief  recital  of  all  that  is  to  come. 

It  settles  all  matters  in  debate,  resolves  all  doubts,  and  eases 
the  mind  and  conscience  of  all  their  scruples. 

It  reveals  the  only  living  and  true  God,  and  shows  the  way 
to  Him,  and  sets  aside  all  other  gods,  and  describes  the  vanity 
of  them  and  all  that  trust  in  such  in  short,  it  is  a book  of 
laws,  to  show  right  and  wrong,  of  wisdom  that  condemns  a 
folly  and  makes  the  foolish  wise,  a book  of  truth  that  detects 
all  lies  and  confronts  all  errors,  and  it  is  a book  of  life  that 
shows  the  way  from  everlasting  death, 

It  contains  the  most  ancient  antiquities  and  strange  events, 
wonderful  occurrences,  heroic  deeds,  unparalleled  wars. 

It  describes  the  celestial,  terrestrial,  and  infernal  worlds,  and 
the  origin  of  the  angelic  myriads,  the  human  tribes,  and  the 
devilish  legions. 

It  will  instruct  the  accomplished  mechanic  and  the  most  pro- 
found critic. 

It  teaches  the  best  rhetorician,  and  exercises  every  power  of 
the  most  skilful  arithmetician,  puzzles  the  wisest  anatomist, 
and  exercises  the  wisest  critic. 

It  is  the  best  covenant  that  ever  was  agreed  on,  the  best  deed 
that  ever  was  sealed,  the  best  that  ever  will  be  signed. 


I 


STUDY  THE  BIBLE. 


BY  REV.  HORATIUS  BONAR,  D.D. 

Do  not  skim  it  or  read  it,  but  study  it,  every  word  of  it ; 
study  the  whole  Bible,  Old  Testament  and  New  ; not  your  fa- 
vorite chapters  merely,  but  the  complete  Word  of  God  from 
beginning  to  end.  Don’t  trouble  yourself  with  commentators; 
they  may  be  of  use  if  kept  in  their  place,  but  they  are  not  your 
guide.  Your  guide  is  “the  Interpreter,”  the  one  among  a 
thousand  (Job  xxxiii,  23)  who  will  lead  you  into  all  truth  (John 
xvi,  13),  and  keep  you  from  all  error.  Not  that  you  are  to 
read  no  book  but  the  Bible.  All  that  is  true  and  good  is  worth 
the  reading,  if  you  have  time  for  it ; and  all,  if  properly  used, 
will  help  you  in  the  study  of  the  Scriptures.  Let  the  Bible  be 
to  us  the  one  book  in  all  the  world,  whose  every  word  is  truth, 
and  whose  every  verse  is  wisdom.  In  studying  it,  be  sure  to 
take  it  for  what  it  really  is,  the  revelation  of  the  thoughts  of 
God  given  us  in  the  worlds  of  God.  Were  it  only  the  book  of 
divine  thoughts  and  human  words,  it  would  profit  little,  for 
we  never  could  be  sure  whether  the  words  really  represented 
the  thoughts  ; nay,  we  might  be  sure  that  man  would  fail  in 
his  words  when  attempting  to  embody  divine  thoughts ; and 
that,  therefore,  if  we  have  only  man’s  words,  that  is  man’s 
translation  of  the  divine  thoughts.  But,  knowing  that  we 
have  divine  thoughts  embodied  in  divine  words  through  the 
inspiration  of  an  unerring  translator,  we  sit  down  to  the  study 
of  the  heavenly  volume,  assured  that  we  shall  find  in  all  its 
teachings  the  perfection  of  wisdom,  and  in  its  language  the 
most  accurate  expression  of  that  wisdom  that  the  finite 
speech  of  man  could  utter.  Every  word  of  God  is  as  perfect 
a-  it  is  pure  (Psa.  xix,  7 ; xii,  6).  Let  us  read  and  re-read  the 
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THE  BOOKS  OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


In  Genesis  the  world  began  ; 

’Twas  then  that  God  created  man. 

In  Exodus  the  law  was  given, 

As  Israel’s  guide  from  earth  to  heaven. 

Leviticus,  from  Levi’s  name, 

The  tribe  from  which  the  priesthood  came. 

Then  Numbers  tells  about  the  way 
What  God  would  have  us  do  and  say. 

Deuteronomy , which  means  “twice  told,” 
The  truth,  once  heard,  must  ne’er  grow  old 

Then  Joshua  came,  in  Moses’  place, 

When  Law  had  failed,  God  brought  in  Grace. 

He  next  by  Judges  Israel  ruled  ; 

His  love  toward  them  never  cooled. 

And  then,  the  story  sweet  of  Ruth, 
Foreshadows  very  precious  truth. 

In  Samuel  First  we  read  of  Saul 
The  people’s  king  his  rise  and  fall. 

In  Second  Samuel  then  we  hear 
Of  David  man  to  God  so  dear. 

In  First  of  Kings  the  glory  filled 
The  Temple  Solomon  did  build. 

And  Second  Kings  records  the  lives 
Of  prophets,  kings,  their  sons  and  wives. 

In  First  of  Chronicles  we’re  shown 
The  house  of  David  and  his  throne. 

And  Second  Chronicles  records 
King  Solomon’s  good  deeds  and  words. 

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Then  Ezra  builds  God’s  house  again, 
Which  had  for  long  in  ruins  lain. 

And  Nehemiah  builds  the  wall 
Round  Judah’s  city,  great  and  tall. 

Then  Esther , Jewish  maid  and  wife, 

Raised  up  to  save  her  people’s  life. 

And  Job  his  patience  sorely  tried 
At  last  God’s  dealings  justified. 

Then  come  the  Psalms,  whose  sacred  page 
Is  full  of  truth  for  every  age. 

The  Proverbs,  which  the  wise  man  spake, 
For  all  who  will  their  teaching  take. 

Ecclesiastes  shows  how  vain 
The  very  best  of  earthly  gain. 

The  Song,  how  much  we  need  to  prize 
The  treasures  set  above  the  skies. 

Isaiah,  first  of  prophets,  who 
Foretells  the  future  of  the  Jew. 

Then  Jeremiah  scorned  by  foes, 

Yet  weeps  for  faithless  Israel  s woes. 

The  Lamentations  tell  in  part 
The  sadness  of  this  prophet’s  heart. 

Ezekiel  tells  us,  in  mystic  story, 

Departing  and  returning  glory. 

Then  Daniel,  from  the  lion’s  den, 

By  power  Divine  is  raised  again. 

Hosea  shows  the  Father’s  heart 
So  grieved  for  sin  on  Ephraim’s  part. 

And  Joel  tells  of  judgment  near  ; 

The  wicked  nations  quake  and  fear. 

Then  Amos  from  the  herdmen  sent, 

Calls  hardened  sinners  to  repent. 


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In  Obadiah , Edom’s  fall 
Contains  a warning  word  to  all. 

Jonah , though  prophet  of  the  Lord, 

Yet  tied  to  Tarshish  from  his  word. 

Then  Micah  sings  in  sweetest  lays 
The  glory  of  millennial  days. 

And  Nahum  tells  the  fear  and  gloom 
Of  Nineveh  and  of  her  doom. 

Habakkuk — though  the  fig-tree  fail, 

His  faith  and  trust  in  God  prevail. 

Then  Zephaniah  tells  of  grace, 

And  love  that  comes  in  judgment’s  place. 

And  Haggai  in  the  latter  days, 

Repeats  : Consider  well  your  ways. 

In  Zachariah's  wondrous  book, 

We  find  eight  visions  if  we  look. 

Then  Malachi.  the  last  of  all, 

Speaks  sadly  still  of  Israel’s  fall. 

E.J.  Carr , London 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 


PEETAINING  TO 

FIRST  THIRT GrS. 


The  Answers  to  these  questions  commence  on  page  380. 

1.  What  was  the  first  command  of  God  ? 

2.  What  were  the  first  words  spoken  to  man  ? [served  ? 

3.  When  was  the  first  Sabbath  instituted  and  by  whom  ob- 

4.  What  is  the  name  of  the  first  place  mentioned  ? 

5.  Who  was  the  first  gardener  ? [speech  ? 

0.  On  what  occasion  did  man  first  exercise  his  power  of 

7.  Who  was  the  first  human  transgressor  ? 

8.  What  was  the  first  recorded  prophecy  ? 

9.  Who  made  the  first  clothing  for  man  ? 

10.  Who  was  the  first  exile  in  Bible  times  ? 

11.  Who  was  the  first  shepherd  mentioned  in  the  Scriptures  ? 

12.  Who  was  the  first  person  who  died  after  the  Creation  ? 

13.  Who  told  the  first  recorded  human  lie  ? 

14.  Who  was  the  first  outcast  and  vagabond  ? 

15.  Who  built  the  first  city  ? 

16.  Who  was  the  first  bigamist  on  record  ? [Eve  ? 

17.  What  is  the  first  name  of  the  woman  mentioned  after 

18.  Who  was  the  first  dweller  in  tents  ? 

10.  Who  made  the  first  confession  of  murder  ? 

20.  Who  was  the  first  machinist  in  brass  and  iron  ? 

21.  Where  is  it  first  said  that  men  began  to  call  upon  the  name 

of  the  Lord  ? 

22.  Who  was  the  first  person  who  died  a natural  death  ? 

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26 


Curiosities  of  the  Bible. 

23.  What  is  the  name  of  the  first  wood  mentioned  in  the 

Bible  ? 

24.  Who  built  the  first  ship  ? » 

25.  What  is  the  first  mountain  mentioned  ? 

26.  When  was  the  use  of  flesh  as  food  first  allowed  to  man  ? 

27.  Who  was  the  first-mentioned  hunter  ? 

28.  Where  have  we  the  first  account  of  building  materials  ? 

29.  Who  was  the  first  pilgrim  ? 

30.  Where  are  the  wicked  first  spoken  of  as  sinners  ? 

31.  Who  was  the  first  prisoner  of  war  ? 

32.  Who  was  the  first  who  was  called  “the  Hebrew”? 

33.  Who  was  the  first  man  named  by  the  Lord  before  his 

birth  ? 

B4.  Where  did  an  angel  appear  first  to  a woman  ? 

35.  Who  offered  the  first  recorded  prayer  ? 

36.  What  was  the  first  mentioned  meat  for  food  ? 

37.  Who  was  the  first  to  weep  ? 

38.  Who  first  took  an  oath  or  affidavit  ? 

39.  Who  first  used  a saddle  as  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

40.  Who  is  the  first  woman  whose  age  is  mentioned  ? 

41.  Where  is  mention  first  madeof  the  purchase  of  land  ? 

42.  From  whom  was  the  first  land  purchased  ? 

43.  By  whom  was  the  first  land  purchased  ? 

44.  What  is  the  first  recorded  use  of  current  money  ? 

45.  For  what  use  was  a piece  of  ground  first  purchased? 

46.  How  was  the  oath  administered  as  first  recorded  ? 

47.  Of  what  did  the  first  wedding  present  consist  ? 

48.  Who  wore  the  first  bridal  veil  ? 

49.  What  was  the  first  recorded  dream  that  Jacob  had  ? 

50.  Where  is  the  first  mention  of  giving  a tenth  to  God  ? 

51.  Who  was  the  first  shepherdess  ? 

52.  Who  was  the  first  guilty  of  theft  aside  from  Eve  ? 

53.  Who  made  the  first  confession  of  unworthiness  to  the 

Lord? 

54.  Who  erected  the  first  monument  to  the  memory  of  the 

[dead  ? 

55.  Where  were  mules  [hot  springs ] first  found  and  by  whom  ? 

56.  Who  was  first  sold  into  slavery  for  money  ? [widow  ? 

57.  Where  have  we  the  first  mention  of  the  garments  of  a 


First  Things. 


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58.  Where  have  we  the  first  account  of  a man  shaving 

himself  ? 

59.  Who  is  first  mentioned  as  having  worn  a ring  on  his 

finger  and  a gold  chain  on  his  neck  ? 

60.  Where  are  horses  first  mentioned  ? 

61.  With  what  operation  are  physicians  first  mentioned  ? 

62.  Where  did  an  angel  first  appear  to  Moses  ? 

63.  What  was  the  first  of  the  ten  plagues  of  Egypt  ? 

64.  What  was  the  first  scriptural  song  ? 

65.  Give  the  first  scriptural  reference  to  God  as  a king. 

66.  Who  was  the  first  prophetess  ? 

67.  Who  was  the  first  judge  according  to  the  Scriptures  ? 

68.  Where  is  the  first  mention  of  “liquors ” ? 

69.  Who  first  held  the  office  of  scribe  ? 

70.  Who  was  the  first  Jewish  High  Priest  ? 

71.  What  was  the  first  thing  engraved  ? 

72.  What  was  the  first  offering  to  the  Lord  of  woman  ? 

73.  Who  first  broke  all  the  Commandments  ? 

74.  Who  was  the  first  sacred  historian  ? 

75.  Which  of  the  tribes  marched  first  in  the  wilderness  journey? 

76.  Where  did  the  Israelites  first  loathe  the  manna  ? 

77.  Who  was  the  first  woman  to  have  the  leprosy  ? 

78.  Who  were  the  first  women  who  demanded  their  rights  ?. 

79.  Who  was  the  first  by  lot  in  the  inheritance  of  the  ten 

tribes  of  Israel  ? 

80.  What  are  the  circumstances  under  which  hell  [sheoT]  is 

first  mentioned  ? 

81.  What  was  the  first  city  taken  in  Canaan  ? 

82.  Who  was  the  first  man  stoned  to  death  ? 

83.  Where  is  recorded  the  first  act  of  surveying  ? 

84.  Where  is  the  first  account  of  female  government  recorded! 

85.  To  whose  wife  did  an  angel  first  appear  ? 

86.  Where  was  the  first  lion  killed  as  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

87.  What  tribe  first  set  up  idolatry  in  Israel  ? 

88.  What  was  the  occasion  of  the  first  voluntary  fast  ? 

89.  What  was  the  first  prayer  for  a king  ? 

90.  By  whom  was  the  first  draft  for  war  made  ? 

91.  Who  was  the  first  to  commit  suicide } and  how  ? 


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Curiosities  of  the  Bible. 


92.  Who  was  second  to  commit  suicide,  and  how  ? [record  ? 
\ 93.  By  whom  was  the  first  letter  written  of  which  we  have  any 

94.  Where  was  the  first  ferryboat  used  and  by  whom  ? 

95.  What  is  the  first  navy  mentioned  ? 

96.  Who  were  the  first  kings  of  the  divided  kingdom  of  Israel  T 

97.  Who  first  introduced  the  worship  of  idolatry  among  the 

Jews  ? 

98.  Who  was  the  first  raised  from  death  ? 

99.  Where  is  the  first  mention  of  a library  ? 

100.  Who  was  the  first  Jew  to  marry  a Gentile  ? 

101.  Where  is  the  first  mention  of  printing  in  the  Bible  ? 

102.  Where  is  the  first  recorded  song  of  the  angels  found? 

103.  Where  is  the  first  mention  of  beggars  ? 

104.  Which  is  the  first  of  the  prophetical  books  ? 

105.  Where  is  the  first  prophecy  of  the  millenium  recorded  ? 

106.  When  and  by  whom  were  temperance  societies  first  formed? 

107.  Who  was  the  first  president,  and  by  whom  appointed  ? 

108.  What  was  the  text  of  our  Saviour’s  first  sermon  ? 

109.  What  place  first  rejected  Christ  ? 

110.  To  whom  did  Jesus  first  appear  after  his  resurrection  ? 

111.  What  was  the  first  miracle  performed  by  Christ  ? 

112.  Where  did  Jesus  perform  his  first  miracle  ? 

113.  Who  delivered  the  first  gospel  sermon  and  wherein  did  it 

resemble  modern  discourses  ? 

114.  What  was  the  first  instance  of  the  execution  of  divine 
justice  in  the  Christian  church  ? 

115.  Who  was  the  first  man  struck  dead  for  lying  ? 

116.  Who  first  suffered  martyrdom  ? 

117.  Who  was  the  first  negro  convert  to  Christianity  ? 

118.  Where  did  Paul  preach  his  first  sermon  ? 

119.  Who  was  the  first  recorded  Gentile  convert  ? 

120.  Where  have  we  an  account  of  the  first  missionary  meeting  ? 

121.  Where  do  we  read  of  the  first  Christian  letter  of  recom- 

mendation ? 

122.  When  did  Paul  first  style  himself  an  apostle  ? 

123.  Give  the  name  of  the  first  woman  who  got  a written  rec- 
ommendation to  the  churches  from  Paul. 

124.  Whom  did  Paul  first  give  directions  about  a “holy  kiss ?* 


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125.  Give  the  place  where  “Charity”  (love)  is  first  mentioned 

in  the  New  Testament. 

126.  Of  whom  is  Christ  said  to  be  the  first  fruits  ? 

127.  Of  whom  is  it  promised  that  they  shall  rise  first  ? 

128.  Who  are  said  to  have  given  themselves  first  unto  theLord  ? 

129.  Where  is  it  said  in  the  New  Testament  that  Adam  was 

first  formed  ? 

130.  Who  was  to  be  rejected  after  first  and  second  admonition  ? 

131.  Give  the  name  of  the  priest  who  did  not  need  to  offer  sac- 

rifice first  for  his  own  sins  ? 

132.  What*  three  things  were  in  the  first  tabernacles  ? [above  ? 

133.  What  is  the  first  characteristic  of  the  wisdom  that  is  from 

134.  Where  is  it  said  that  Jesus  first  loved  us  ? 

135.  What  are  we  told  about  the  angels  who  kept  not  their 

first  estate  ? 

136.  What  is  the  name  of  the  first  place  mentioned  in  the  Book 

Revelation  ? 

137.  What  churches  in  Revelation  were  told  they  had  left  their 

first  love  ? 

138.  Where  did  the  first  beast  rise  from,  in  the  Book  of  Reve- 

lation, that  had  seven  heads  and  ten  horns  ? 

139.  Where  have  we  in  the  Bible  a description  of  the  first 

resurrection  ? 

140.  What  does  the  Bible  say  happened  to  the  first  heaven  and 

the  first  earth  ? 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIB^E 


PERTAINING  TO 

OLD  TESTAMENT  PERSONS. 

Answers  Page  9 of  Key. 

1.  Who  gave  the  name  to  all  living  creatures  ? 

2.  Who  said  ‘ ‘ dust  thou  art  and  unto  dust  shalt  thou  return  \ 

3.  Who  told  a lie  in  order  to  cover  his  crime  ? 

4.  Give  the  name  of  the  first  farmer  and  builder  ? 

5.  What  are  the  names  of  the  only  three  women  besides  Eve 

living  before  the  flood,  mentioned  in  the  Bible  ? 

6.  Who  was  the  inventor  of  string  and  wind  instruments  ? 

7.  Who  was  the  first  person  who  died  a natural  death  ? 

8.  Give  the  name  of  the  men  who  attained  to  the  greatest  age? 

9.  Who  built  Nineveh  ? [greatest  age  ? 

10.  Among  the  men  born  after  the  flood  who  attained  the 

11.  Who  was  the  founder  of  the  Hebrew  nation  ? 

12.  Who  said  “ Let  there  be  no  strife  between  me  and  thee”  ? 

13.  Who  was  the  King  of  Sodom  at  the  time  of  its  destruc- 

tion ? [tion  ? 

14.  Who  was  the  King  of  Gomorrah  at  the  time  of  its  destruc- 

15.  Who  was  King  of  Salem  when  Sodom  was  destroyed  ? 

16.  Unto  whom  did  God  say  “I  am  thy  shield ” ? 

17.  To  whom  did  God  promise  that  his  children  should  be  as 

the  stars  of  heaven  ? 

18.  Who  was  the  founder  of  a race  ? [princes ! 

19.  To  whom  did  God  promise  that  he  should  beget  twelve 

20.  Of  whom  did  God  say  “I  will  make  him  a mighty 

nation  ” ? 

21.  Who  said  in  his  prayer  “I  am  but  dust”  ? 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


22.  Who  entertained  angels  unawares  ? 

23.  Who  preferred  to  abide  in  the  street  than  to  partake  of 

hospitality  ? [angel  ? 

24.  Whose  life  was  saved  by  giving  heed  to  the  warning  of  an 

25.  Who  was  reproved  in  a dream  by  God  ? [die  ? 

26.  What  banished  mother  threw  her  child  under  a bush  to 

27.  Name  a child  whom  God  heard  and  answered  when  cry- 

ing ? [in  Genesis  ? 

28.  What  is  the  name  of  the  captain  of  Abimelech’s  host  given 

29.  What  lad  carried  the  wood  to  the  altar  to  burn  himself  ? 

30.  Who  is  the  only  woman  mentioned  in  the  Old  Testament 

whose  age  is  given  ? 

31.  Mention  the  name  of  one  who  wept  at  Sarah’s  death  ? 

32.  From  whom  did  Abraham  buy  a burying-ground  ? 

33.  Who  were  the  bride  and  groom  of  the  first  bridal  proces- 

sion that  entered  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

34.  Of  whom  was  it  said  “Thou  art  our  sister,  be  thou  the 

mother  of  thousands  of  millions  ! 

35.  Who  sought  retirement  in  a field  for  meditation  ? 

36.  What  was  the  name  of  Abraham’s  second  wife  ? 

37.  Who  filled  up  the  wells  that  Abraham  had  dug  ? 

38.  What  woman  said  4 4 1 am  weary  of  my  life  ” ? 

39.  To  what  three  persons  was  the  second  prophecy  of  the 

Messiah  made  ? 

40.  Who  said  44  This  is  none  other  but  the  house  of  God  ” ? 

41.  Who  was  the  servant  of  Rachel,  Jacob’s  wife  ? 

42.  Who  was  the  first  or  oldest  of  the  twelve  sons  of  Jacob  ? 

43.  What  two  ungodly  persons  recorded  in  Genesis  were 

gainers  by  having  God-fearing  servants  ? 

44.  By  whom  and  on  what  occasion  was  a monument  used 

as  a table  in  eating  ? 

45.  Who  made  the  first  recorded  confession  to  the  Lord  ? 

46.  Who  prayed  all  night  till  break  of  day  ? 

47.  What  was  the  name  of  Jacob’s  only  daughter  ? 

48.  What  was  the  name  of  Rebekah’s  nurse  who  died  at 

Bethel  ? 

49.  Who  was  the  youngest  son  of  the  patriarch  Jacob  ? 


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50.  Who  found  mules  [Hot  Springs  Revised  version ] in  the 

wilderness  ? 

51.  Who  delivered  Joseph  from  the  hands  of  his  brethren  ? 

52.  Who  suggested  selling  Joseph  to  the  Ishmaelites  ? 

53.  To  whom  did  the  Midianites  sell  Joseph  ? [had  ? 

54.  What  captive  was  appointed  ruler  over  all  his  master 

55.  What  was  the  name  of  Joseph’s  wife  in  Egypt  ? 

56.  "What  heathen  priest’s  grandsons  are  often  mentioned  ? 

57.  What  name  did  Pharaoh  give  to  Joseph  ? [old  art  thou  ”1 

58.  By  whom  and  to  whom  was  the  question  asked  “How 

[judge  in  Israel  ? 

59.  By  whom  was  it  prophesied  that  Samson  should  be  a 

60.  In  whose  funeral  procession  do  we  find  the  first  mention 

of  horsemen  ? [his  forgiveness  ? 

61.  What  man  wept  when  those  who  had  injured  him  asked 

62.  Who  were  commanded  to  kill  the  Hebrew  male  children  ? 

63.  From  whom  did  Moses  receive  his  name  ? 

64.  Who  was  the  great  reformer  disregarded  by  those  he 

wished  to  help  ? 

65.  What  was  the  name  of  the  wife  of  Moses  ? 

66.  Of  what  nation  and  occupation  was  Jethro  ? 

67.  Who  put  his  hand  in  his  bosom  and  it  became  leprous  ? 

68.  Who  said  “ I am  of  slow  speech  and  of  a slow  tongue  ?” 

69.  Whom  did  the  Lord  seek  to  kill  in  an  inn  as  he  was 

journeying  with  his  wife  and  child  ? 

70.  What  was  the  name  of  the  mother  of  Moses  and  Aaron  ? 

71.  What  was  the  name  of  the  wife  of  Aaron  the  High- 

priest  ? 

72.  By  whose  act  was  the  water  turned  into  blood  ? 

73.  With  whom  was  the  first  battle  by  the  Israelites  ? 

74.  What  prophetess  played  on  a musical  instrument  ? 

75.  What  aged  prophet’s  hands  were  upheld  in  prayer  ? 

76.  Who  was  Moses’  father-in-law  ? 

77.  Who  saw  the  God  of  Israel  ? [forty  days  ? 

78.  What  two  persons  mentioned  in  the  Old  Testament  fasted 

79.  Give  the  name  of  a celebrated  artificer. 

80.  What  High-priest  made  an  idol  ? 

81.  What  prophet  put  a vail  temporarily  op  his  face  ? 


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82.  Who  made  the  ark  of  the  covenant  ? [burnt  offerings  ? 

83.  What  two  persons  lost  their  lives  in  using  strange  fire  in 

84.  Who  held  his  peace  when  his  two  sons  were  destroyed  ? 

85.  For  whom  were  Aaron  and  his  sons  forbidden  to  mourn  ? 

86.  What  man  of  Israel  was  stoned  for  blaspheming  God  ? 

87.  Who  were  forbidden  to  eat  anything  made  from  the  vine? 

88.  By  whom  and  to  whom  was  it  said  “Come  thou  with  us 

and  we  will  do  thee  good  ” ? 

89.  What  are  the  names  of  the  two  elders,  whose  names  are 

only  given  of  the  seventy  elected  to  help  Moses  ? 

90.  Who  was  the  young  man  jealous  of  his  master’s  honor  ? 

91.  What  was  Joshua’s  original  name  ? 

92.  What  was  Joshua’s  name  up  to  the  time  he  was  chosen 

one  of  the  twelve  to  search  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

93.  Give  the  names  of  the  men  who  were  sent  to  search  the 

land  of  Canaan  ? 

94.  Who  had  giant  sons  in  Canaan  ? 

95.  Who  was  the  father  of  Joshua  and  of  Caleb  ? 

96.  What  were  the  names  of  the  two  spies  who  did  not  bring 

an  evil  report  from  Canaan  ? 

97.  What  leader  of  a rebellion  among  the  children  of  Israel 

was  swallowed  by  an  earthquake  ” ? 

98.  What  High-priest  stood  between  the  living  and  the  dead 

and  averted  a plague  ? [death  ? 

99.  To  whom  did  Aaron  transfer  his  robes  of  office  at  his 

100.  What  two  persons  witnessed  the  death  of  Aaron  and  per- 

formed the  funeral  services  ? 

101.  Who  was  reproved  by  a dumb  brute  speaking? 

102.  Who  said  ‘ ‘ Let  me  die  the  death  of  the  righteous  ? 

103.  What  king  sent  Balaam  to  curse  Israel  ? [in  a pit  ? 

104.  What  three  persons  and  their  host  were  swallowed  aliv* 

105.  Whose  daughter  was  Noah  ? [Egypt  entered  Canaan  ? 

106.  Who,  and  how  many  of  the  6,001,730  Israelites  that  left 

107.  What  was  the  name  of  the  mother  of  Aaron  ? 

108.  Whose  daughters  made  an  appeal  for  an  inheritance  ? 

109.  Who  was  appointed  the  successor  to  Moses  ? 

110.  Who  slew  Balaam,  the  false  prophet  ? 

111.  Who  said,  “Be  sure  your  sin  will  find  you  out  ?” 


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112.  Who  rehearsed  the  story  of  God’s  promises  for  forty  years  ? 

113.  What  king  had  an  iron  bedstead  ? [very  same  terms  ? 

114.  What  two  prophets  spoke  of  the  bondage  of  Israel  in  the 

115.  Whom  did  the  Lord  choose  to  be  a peculiar  people  ? [why  ? 

116.  What  tribe  had  no  inheritance  in  the  land  of  Caanan,  and 

117.  Who  said  these  words,  and  to  whom,  uBe  strong  and  of 

good  courage  ?”  [in  Deut.  ? 

118.  Which  of  the  tribes  is  missing  from  the  enumerated  list? 

119.  What  two  Hebrew  leaders  retained  their  strength  in  old  age? 

120.  Who  led  the  Israelites  into  Canaan  ? 

121.  Who  built  a monument  in  the  middle  of  a river,  and  why  ? 

122.  Unto  whom  did  an  angel  appear  with  a drawn  sword  ? 

123.  What  two  persons  were  ordered  to  take  off  their  shoes  ? 

124.  Who  built  Jerico  and  what  prophecy  was  then  fulfilled  ? 

125.  What  criminal  in  his  confession  said,  “ I saw,  I coveted,  I 

took”? 

126.  Who  was  stoned  to  death  for  theft  ? [burnt  it  ^ 

127.  What  General  lay  in  ambush  against  a city,  took  and 

128.  Who  built  an  altar  to  the  Lord  at  Mount  Ebal  ? 

129.  What  people  were  condemned  to  bondage  by  the  Israelites  ? 

130.  What  are  the  names  of  the  five  kings  who  made  war 

against  Gibeon  and  were  hanged  ? 

131.  Whom  did  the  Lord  help  in  battle  with  hailstones  ? [ance. 

132.  The  sons  of  what  giant  did  Caleb  drive  from  his  inherit- 

133.  What  noted  leader  had  the  city  of  Timnath-Serah  for  an 

inheritance  ? 

134.  What  two  kings  were  driven  from  their  dominions  by 

hornets  ? 

135.  Who  said,  “As  for  me  and  my  house  we  will  serve  the 

Lord?” 

136.  Who  said  “Ye  are  witnesses  against  yourselves  ”? 

137.  What  captured  king  had  his  thumbs  and  great  toes  cut  off, 

a punishment  he  had  indicted  on  others  ? 

138.  Who  was  the  left-handed  judge  that  delivered  Israel  ? 

139.  Who  blew  a trumpet  in  Mount  Ephraim,  and  said  “Follow 

me”?  [goad? 

140.  Who  delivered  Israel  by  killing  600  Philistines  with  an  ox 

141.  What  prophetess  dwelt  under  a palm  tree  I 


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142.  W hat  Commander  refused  to  lead  his  army  to  battle  unless 

a prophetess  accompanied  him  ? 

143.  Whose  song*  is  recorded  in  the  book  of  Judges  ? 

144.  What  mother  looked  out  of  the  window  and  cried  for 

the  return  of  her  son  from  battle  ? 

145.  Who  said,  “My  family  is  poor  in  Manasseh ?” 

146.  Whom  did  the  Lord  send  to  the  Midianitish  camp  as 

spies  by  night  ? 

147.  Whose  army  was  compared  to  ‘ ‘ grasshoppers  in  multi- 

tude ” and  whose  camels  were  without  number  ? 

148.  By  whom  was  a mode  of  drinking  once  used  to  prove 

soldiers  ? [men  ? 

149.  Who  used  the  thorns  and  briers  of  the  wilderness  to  teach 

150.  Who  was  asked  to  slay  Zebah  and  Zalmunnah  ? 

151.  What  people  put  golden  chains  on  their  camels’  necks  ? 

152.  WThat  leader  of  Israel  demanded  of  a conquered  people 

their  golden  earings  as  a trophy  of  victory  ? 

153.  Who  slew  seventy  of  his  brothers  on  one  stone  ? 

154.  Who  are  described  as  highway  robbers  ? 

155.  What  king  beat  down  a city  and  sowed  it  with  salt  ? 

156.  What  king  in  beseiging  a city  made  his  own  conduct  an 

example  for  his  soldiers  ? [woman  ? 

157.  What  king’s  life  was  endangered  by  a stone  thrown  by  a 

158.  What  king  ordered  his  armor  bearer  to  dispatch  him  that 

he  might  not  be  disgraced  by  death  from  a woman’s  hand  ? 

159.  Who  had  thirty  sons  who  had  thirty  cities  ? 

160.  Who  had  thirty  sons  who  took  wives  from  abroad  and 

thirty  daughters  who  had  husbands  from  abroad  ? 

161.  What  celebrated  deliverer  of  Israel  had  his  birth  announced 

by  an  angel  ? [not  be  shaven  ? 

162.  Of  whom  was  it  foretold  by  an  angel  that  his  beard  should 

163.  Who  offered  a burnt  offering  and  had  an  angel  ascend  in 

the  flames  ? 

164.  Who  was  Samson’s  father  ? 

165.  Who  slew  a lion  at  Timnath  ? 

166.  Who  said,  “ out  of  the  eater  came  forth  meat,  and  out  of 

the  strong  came  forth  sweetness  ”? 

167.  Who  told  his  life’s  secret  to  a woman  with  disastrous  results  ? 


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lfcS.  Who  stole  money  from  his  mother  and  upon  its  return  was 
melted  into  idols  ? [a  salary  with  board  and  clothes  ? 

169.  Who  employed  a wandering  Levite  for  his  priest,  paying 

170.  Who  was  it  said,  “Let  all  thy  wants  lie  on  me ? ” 

171.  Of  what  people  is  it  said  that  “they  could  fling  a stone  at 

hairbreadth  and  not  miss  ”? 

172.  Who  left  Bethlehem  for  Moab  because  of  a famine  ? 

173.  What  two  Jews  married  wives  in  Moab  and  died  there  ten 

years  after  ? [my  God  ? ” 

174.  Who  said,  “ Thy  people  shall  be  my  people  and  thy  God 

175.  Who  said  to  her  mother-in-law,  “where  thou  goest  I will 

go?” 

176.  What  widow  said,  “Call  me  Mara ? ” 

177.  What  farmer  said  to  his  reapers,  ‘ ‘ The  Lord  be  with  you  ?” 

178.  What  was  the  name  of  the  widow  who  became  the  wife  of 

Boaz  ? 

179.  What  was  the  name  of  the  son  of  Boaz  and  Ruth  ? 

180.  What  was  the  name  of  King  David’s  grandfather  ? 

181.  What  husband  said  to  his  wife,  ‘ 4 Am  I not  better  to  thee 

than  ten  sons  ? [head  ? 

182.  Who  vowed  that  a razor  should  not  come  upon  her  son’s 

183.  Who  was  it  that  watched  a woman’s  mouth  to  see  if  she 

was  praying  ? 

184.  Who  carried  a little  coat  to  her  son  every  year  ? [good  ? ” 

185.  Who  said,  “ It  is  the  Lord,  let  him  do  what  seemeth  him 

186.  What  child’s  mother,  father,  grandfather  and  uncle  died 

about  the  same  time  ? 

187.  What  prophet  erected  a monument  commemorative  of  a 

great  victory,  and  what  was  the  name  given  to  the  monu- 
ment ? 

188.  Whom  does  the  bible  describe  as  a circuit  judge  ? 

189.  How  many  and  what  were  the  names  of  the  sons  of  Samuel  ? 

190.  What  notable  man  among  the  Jews  was  higher  than  all 

the  people  ? [sacrifice  before  they  would  eat  ? 

191.  What  people  waited  for  the  prophet’s  blessing  upon  their 

192.  Who  was  the  prophet  in  Israel  in  the  time  of  Saul  ? 

193.  "What  king  offered  a covenant  with  a people  provided  he 

might  thrust  out  their  right  eyes  ? 


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194.  What  prophet  declared  himself  to  be  “old  and  grey 

headed  ? ” 

195.  Who  was  very  near  being  killed  for  eating  a little  honey  ? 

196.  What  king  forced  into  his  service  every  strong  and  valiant 

man  he  saw. 

197.  Who  said,  “ To  obey  is  better  than  sacrifice  ? ” [each. 

198.  What  king  was  slain  by  a prophet  ? Give  the  name  of 

199.  Who  was  ordered  to  go  to  Bethlehem  and  anoint  David 

as  king  ? ” 

200.  To  whom  did  God  say,  “ Man  looketh  on  the  outward  ap- 

pearance, but  the  Lord  looketh  on  the  heart  ? ” 

201.  What  King  of  Israel  was  a shepherd  in  his  youth  ? ” 

202.  What  boy  was  sent  with  some  loaves  to  his  brothers  m 

the  army  when  they  gained  a great  victory  ? 

203.  What  is  the  most  noted  instance  of  devoted  friendship  V 

204.  Who  aided  David  to  escape  from  Saul  ? 

205.  Who  said,  “There  is  but  one  step  between  me  and  death  ”? 

206.  What  king  feigned  insanity  in  an  enemy’s  country  ? 

207.  Who  was  a prophet,  a seer,  and  a writer  ? [ger  ? 

208.  Who  warned  David  while  in  the  land  of  Moab  of  his  dan- 

209.  Who  slew  eighty-five  priests,  and  by  whose  command  ? 

210.  Who  caused  the  destruction  of  the  city  of  Nob  ? 

211.  Who  alone  escaped  the  massacre  of  the  priests  of  Nob  ? 

212.  Six  women  once  took  a journey  which  resulted  in  a 
wedding.  Who  was  the  bride  and  groom  ? 

213.  By  whom  was  Saul,  King  of  Israel,  slain  ? 

214.  What  king’s  body  was  fastened  to  the  wall  of  Bethshan  ? 

215.  Who  buried  the  body  of  Saul,  the  suicide  ? 

216.  What  king  of  Israel  committed  suicide,  and  how  ? 

217.  Who  was  guilty  of  worldly  cunning  in  announcing  a 

death  in  the  hope  of  a reward  ? [and  Jonathan  ? 

218.  Who  sang  a song  of  lamentation  over  the  death  of  Saul 

219.  Of  what  defeated  king  does  the  bible  say,  “How  are  the 

mighty  fallen  ”? 

220.  Who  still  persisted  in  following  a vanquished  foe  after 
being  twice  entreated  to  turn  back  and  suffered  death  in 
consequence  ? 

22 1.  Hcrw  was  Asahel  killed  and  by  whom? 


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222.  What  woman  was  won  by  the  bravery  of  a warrior  and 
became  his  wife,  after  the  husband  had  fled  from  his 
country,  she  married  another  man,  but  when  he  became 
great  he  sent  to  the  king  of  the  country  he  had  left  and 
demanded  his  wife,  the  king  took  her  from  her  husband 
and  sent  her  under  a soldier’s  escort,  her  husband  fol- 
lowed weeping  until  sent  back  by  the  captain  ? 

22 3.  Who  was  slain  in  a city  of  refuge  and  by  whom  ? 

224.  Of  whom  is  it  said  “he died  as  a fool  dieth”? 

22 5.  What  king  had  a grandson  lamed  by  falling  from  his 

nurse’s  arms  ? 

226.  Who  was  slain  on  his  bed  at  noon  by  Rechab  and  Baanah  ? 

227.  What  woman  ridiculed  a king  for  rejoicing  and  suffered 

for  it  ? [tured  them  ? 

228.  What  king  lost  a thousand  chariots-  in  battle  and  who  cap- 

229.  Who  in  speaking  of  himself  said,  ‘ ‘ Such  a dead  dog  as  I 

am  ”? 

230.  Who  did  David  send  to  fight  against  the  Syrians  ? 

231.  What  king  sent  one  of  his  soldiers  to  the  front  of  the 

army  that  he  might  have  his  widow  for  a wife  ? 

232.  What  were  Solomon’s  other  names  and  by  whom  were 

they  given  ? [it  on  his  own  head  ? 

233.  From  what  king’s  head  did  David  take  a crown  and  place 

234.  What  people  suffered  torture  only  equalled  by  the  inquisi- 

tion of  the  dark  ages  ? 

235.  By  whom  was  Ammon,  one  of  David’s  sons,  killed  ? 

236.  Of  whom’ was  it  said,  “There  was  no  blemish  in  him”? 

237.  Who  consented  to  be  interviewed  after  his  barley  field  was 

set  on  fire  ? 

238.  Who  was  David’s  counsellor  ? 

239.  What  king  was  cursed  and  grossly  insulted,  and  by  whom  ? 

240.  What  two  persons  saved  themselves  by  hiding  in  a well  ? 

241.  Who  secreted  Jonathan  and  Ahimaaz  at  Bahurim,  and 

how  ? [taken  ? 

242.  Who  hanged  himself  when  he  saw  his  advice  was  not 

243.  What  king  was  declared  by  his  people  to  be  worth  ten 
thousands  of  them  ? 


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244.  What  Jewish  prince  was  found  suspended  by  his  hair  in 

the  branches  of  an  oak  ? [had  no  son  ? 

245.  Who  built  a pillar  to  make  himself  remembered  because  he 

[mother  ? 

246.  Who  made  a request  to  be  buried  beside  his  father  and 

247.  What  four  persons  were  smitten  under  the  fifth  rib  ? 

248.  Whose  head  was  cut  off  and  thrown  over  a wall  at  the 

suggestion  of  a woman  ? [perfidy  ? 

249.  Whose  seven  sons  were  hanged  on  account  of  their  father’s 

[six  toes  on  each  foot  ? 

250.  Who  does  the  Bible  say  had  six  fingers  on  each  hand,  and 

251.  Who  slew  the  giant  that  had  twelve  fingers  and  toes  ? 

252.  Who  slew  eight  hundred  men  with  a spear  ? 

253.  What  warrior  fought  so  long  and  desperately  that  his  hand 
clave  to  the  hilt  of  his  sword  ? 

254.  Who  slew  three  hundred  Philistines  with  a spear  ? 

255.  Who  slew  a lion  in  a pit  in  a time  of  snow  ? 

256.  What  king  in  his  vain  glory  took  a census  of  the  people  ? 

257.  What  king  did  God  punish  for  his  haughtiness  by  sending 

three  day’s  pestilence  on  his  people  ? 

2 58.  Who  preferred  in  the  time  of  trouble  to  fall  into  God’s 

hands  than  into  man’s  ? [manner  ? 

259.  W ho,  though  not  a king,  was  said  to  have  acted  in  a kingly 

260.  Who  was  David’s  last  wife  ? 

261.  Who,  because  of  his  fear  of  Solomon,  caught  hold  of  the 

horns  of  the  altar  ? [a  man  ? 

262.  Who,  when  about  to  die,  charged  his  son  to  show  himself 

263.  Who  passed  sentence  of  death  on  his  own  brother  ? 

264.  What  man  was  forbidden  by  the  king  to  leave  Jerusalem  ? 

265.  Whose  daughter  was  Solomon’s  first  wife  ? 

266.  Whose  judicial  decision  made  him  renowned  ? 

267.  Who  was  successor  to  David,  king  of  Israel  ? 

268.  What  people  were  famed  for  hewing  timber  ? 

269.  Who  built  Tadmor  (Palmyra)  in  the  desert  ? 

270.  What  king  bought  apes  and  peacocks  ? [Jerusalem  ? 

271.  Under  whose  reign  was  silver  as  plentiful  as  the  stones  in 

272.  What  mighty  man  had  his  robe  torn  in  twelve  pieces  by  a 

prophet  ? 


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273.  What  prophet  tore  the  robe  of  a mighty  man  in  twelve 

^ pieces  ? 

274.  What  prophet  foretold  the  division  of  the  twelve  tribes  of 

' Israel  ? [father’s  counsellors  ? 

275.  What  young  king  listened  to  other  advice  than  that  of  his 

276.  What  king  made  two  golden  calves,  and  commanded  the 

people  to  worship  them  ? 

277.  Who  burnt  incense  on  an  altar  before  idols  of  gold  ? 

278.  What  king  was  punished  for  attempting  to  seize  a prophet  ? 

279.  What  son  of  a wicked  king  was  an  exemplary  youth  ? 
2§0.  What  blind  prophet  received  a disguised  queen  ? 

281.  Who  said  “why  feignest  thyself  to  be  another  ?”  [words  ? 

282.  What  three  kings  were  denounced  in  exactly  the  same 

283.  To  whom  did  God  promise  an  early  death  as  a special 

favor  ? 

284.  Who  plundered  the  temple  and  took  away  the  shield  of 

gold  ? 

285.  Who  removed  his  mother  from  being  queen,  and  why  ? 

286.  What  queen  was  deprived  of  her  throne  by  her  son  for 

idolatry  ? 

287.  What  king  drank  himself  drunk  and  was  killed  ? 

288.  What  king  set  fire  to  his  palace  and  perished  in  the  flames  ? 

289.  Who  was  the  founder  of  Jericho  ? 

290.  Whose  prophecy  was  fulfilled  in  the  rebuilding  of  Jericho  ? 

291 . What  two  young  men  fell  victims  to  a curse  pronounced 

five  centuries  before  ? 

292.  Whose  life  was  miraculously  restored  by  Elijah  ? [sent  ? 

293.  In  answer  to  whose  prayers  was  rain  both  prevented  and 

294.  Who  hid  one  hundred  prophets  in  a cave  ? 

295.  Who  said  “ How  long  halt  ye  between  two  opinions  ?” 

296.  What  prophet  journeying  hungry  and  alone  said  “O 

Lord  take  away  my  life  !” 

297.  What  two  Old  Testament  persons  fasted  forty  days  ? 

298.  Who  partook  of  a meal  prepared  by  an  angel  and  then 

travelled  forty  days  and  nights  ? 

299.  Who  ploughed  with  twelve  yoke  of  oxen  ? 

300.  What  was  the  name  of  Elijah’s  father  ? 

301.  Which  of  the  prophets  was  called  from  the  plough  ? 


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302.  What  king  by  the  advice  of  his  wife  appropriated  the 

fruits  of  a poor  man’s  vineyard  ? 

303.  What  queen  sent  a message  with  a forged  signature  ? 

304.  Who  prophesied  that  the  dogs  should  lick  Ahab’s  blood  ? 

305.  What  king  of  Israel  sold  himself  to  work  wickedness  ? 

306.  What  wicked  king  delayed  punishment  due  him  by 

humbling  himself  ? 

307.  What  king  of  Israel  disguised  himself  before  entering 

battle  ? [licked  his  blood  ? 

308.  What  king  of  Israel  was  slain  in  battle  and  the  dogs 

309.  Who  was  the  mother  of  Jehoshaphat,  king  of  Israel  ? 

310.  Who  threw  off  the  yoke  of  the  Israelites  on  the  death  of 

Ahab  ? 

311.  What  king  fell  through  a lattice  and  was  killed  ? 

312.  To  whom  did  an  angel  speak  on  a hill-top  at  whose  base 

one  hundred  and  two  men  lay  scorched  to  death  ? 

313.  To  whom  did  Elisha  apply  the  words  “My  father,  my 

father,  the  chariots  of  Israel  and  the  horsemen  thereof  ” ? 

314.  Who  threw  salt  in  the  water  and  made  it  wholesome  ? 

315.  What  king  of  Moab  fought  against  the  king  of  Israel  ? 

316.  What  prophet  called  for  music  before  delivering  his 

prophecy  ? 

317.  What  king  offered  his  son  for  a burnt-offering  ? 

318.  What  four  persons  does  the  Bible  mention  as  being  en- 

gaged in  a legitimate,  remarkable  and  profitable  oil 
speculation  ? 

319.  Give  an  instance  of  death  by  sunstroke,  the  person  re- 

stored to  life  by  a miracle  ? Who  was  the  person,  and 
and  who  performed  the  miracle  ? 

320.  Who  raised  the  Shunamite’s  son  to  life  ? 

321.  What  Commander-in-chief  did  Elisha  cure  of  leprosy  ? 

322.  What  servant  of  a prophet  was  smitten  with  leprosy  for 

having  obtained  money  and  goods  under  false  pretences  ? 

323.  What  prophet  called  Ahab  a murderer  ? [morrow  ? 

324.  Who  in  the  midst  of  starvation  prophesied  plenty  on  the 

325.  Whom  did  the  Lord  punish  for  doubting  Elisha’s 

prophecy  ? [during  a famine  in  her  own  country  ? 

326.  What  woman  sojourned  seven  years  in  a foreign  land 


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327.  Who  was  smothered  to  death  by  Hazael  ? [whom  ? 

328.  To  whom  was  applied  the  epithet  “mad  fellow,”  and  by 

329.  What  great  driver  of  a chariot  is  spoken  of  in  the  bible  ? 

330.  What  woman  is  recorded  as  having  painted  her  face  ? 

331.  What  rebel  general  gave  the  blood  of  a queen  to  the  dogs  ? 

332.  What  woman  was  eaten  by  dogs  ? [stroying  idolaters  ? 

333.  What  Jewish  king  displayed  his  zeal  for  the  Lord  in  de- 

334.  By  whose  orders  was  Ahab’s  seventy  sons  beheaded  ? 

335.  Who  rent  her  clothes  and  cried  44  Treason,  treason  ” ? 

336.  Who  were  the  chief  actors  in  the  reformation  after  the 

division  of  the  children  of  Israel  ? [him  ? 

337.  What  king  visited  a dying  prophet’s  bed  and  wept  over 

338.  What  king  of  Israel  was  told  by  a dying  prophet  to  take 

a bow  and  arrow  and  shoot  out  of  the  window  and  smite 
the  ground  ? 

339.  Who  delivered  a prophecy  on  his  dying  bed  ? 

340.  What  dead  man  was  restored  to  life  by  touching  the 

bones  of  a dead  prophet  ? [horses  to  his  grave  ? 

341.  What  king  was  slain  by  conspirators  and  carried  on 

342.  What  king  carried  the  children  of  Israel  captive  to  Baby- 

lon ? 

343.  Who  was  the  last  king  of  the  ten  tribes  of  Israel  ? 

344.  Who  destroyed  the  brazen  serpent  which  Moses  made  ? 

345.  What  was  the  name  of  Hezekiah’s  scribe  ? 

346.  To  whom  was  it  said  : “I  will  put  my  hook  in  thy  nose  ?” 

347.  Unto  whom  was  it  said  : 4 4 Set  thine  house  in  order  for 

thou  shalt  die  and  not  live.”  ? [prayer  ? 

348.  Whose  life  was  lengthened  fifteen  years  in  answer  to 

349.  What  prophet  acted  the  part  of  physician  by  giving  a 

medical  prescription  ? 

350.  What  Jewish  king  was  interred  in  his  own  garden  ? 

351.  What  laboring  men  were  so  honest  that  no  accounts 

were  kept  ? [reformation  ? 

352.  Who  was  reigning  as  king  in  the  time  of  the  great  Jewish 

353.  What  king  of  Judah  was  overtaken  by  an  invading  army 

and  had  his  eyes  put  out  ? 

354.  By  whom  was  Solomon’s  temple  first  destroyed  ? 

355.  Who  put  out  Zedekiah’s  eyes  ? 


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356.  What  king  of  Judah  was  overtaken  by  an  invading  army 

and  hound  with  fetters  ? 

357.  What  was  the  name  and  rank  of  the  officers  under 

Nebuchadnezzar,  that  set  fire  to  the  temple  at  the  first 
destruction  of  Jerusalem  ? [Jews  in  Babylon  ? 

358.  Whom  did  Nebuchadnezzar  make  governor  over  the 

359.  What  nephew  of  David  was  a great  military  captain  ? 

360.  Who  had  for  a possession  twenty -three  cities  of  Gilead  ? 

361.  To  which  son  of  Jacob  was  the  birth-right  given  when 

taken  from  Reuben  ? [carried  into  captivity  ? 

362.  Who  was  king  of  Assyria  when  the  Israelites  were  first 

363.  What  tribes  of  Israel  were  first  carried  into  captivity  ? 

364.  Who  are  the  only  three  persons  mentioned  in  the  Bible 

whose  names  commence  with  the  letter  V ? 

365.  What  people  were  employed  day  and  night,  and  how  ? 

366.  Who  was  chief  among  the  captains  of  David  ? 

367.  Who  slew  a lion  in  a pit  on  a snowy  day  ? [self-defence  ? 

368.  Who  wrested  a spear  from  a giant’s  hand  and  slew  him  in 

369.  What  persons  are  mentioned  as  able  to  use  equally  both 

hands  in  hurling  stones  and  shooting  arrows  ? 

370.  Whose  faces  were  like  the  faces  of  lions  ? 

371.  What  tribe  furnished  the  counsellors  of  Israel  ? [ity  ? 

372.  What  tribe  of  Israel  was  specially  characterized  by  sincer- 

373.  Who  was  punished  with  death  for  touching  the  ark  of 

God  ? [salem,  and  how  long  did  it  remain  there  ? 

374.  To  whose  house  was  the  ark  taken  before  it  came  to  Jeru- 

375.  Who  played  on  cymbals  of  brass  in  the  temple-service  ? 

, 376.  Who  were  doorkeepers  of  the  ark  ? 

377.  What  two  prophets  reproved  King  David  ? [themselves  ? 

378.  Who  saw  the  angel  sent  to  destroy  Jerusalem  and  hid 

379.  What  king’s  name  meant  peaceable  ? 

380.  Which  of  David’s  relatives  acted  as  a scribe  for  him  ? 

381.  Who  were  David’s  companions  and  counsellors  at  an 

early  part  of  his  reign  ? 

382.  To  whom  was  applied  the  military  title  of  General  ? 

383.  Who  died  full  of  days,  riches  and  honors  ? 

384.  Who  dedicated  the  temple  ? [night  ? 

385.  To  what  king  of  Israel  did  God  appear  in  a dream  by 


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j>S6.  What  king  had  eighty-eight  children  ? 

387.  What  two  men  were  stricken  by  the  Lord  ? 

388.  Who  was  in  command  of  one  million  of  soldiers  ? 

389.  What  king  of  Israel  before  going  into  battle  sought  help 

of  God  ? [the  Lord  for  recovery  ? 

390.  What  king  in  sickness  crusted  more  in  physicians  than  in 

391.  What  king  of  Israel  estaolished  an  itinerant  ministry  ? 

392.  To  whom  did  God  commit  two  fearful  commissions  against 

two  kings  of  Israel  ? 

393.  What  king  on  the  eve  of  a battle  was  encouraged  by  the 

words,  “Be  not  afraid,  for  the  battle  is  not  yours  but 
God’s  ” ? [and  died  according  to  prophecy  ? 

394.  What  king  was  sick  two  years  of  an  incurable  disease 

395.  What  wicked  king  died  an  ignominious  death  and  was  not 

permitted  to  be  buried  in  the  sepulchre  of  kings  ? 

396.  What  woman  murdered  her  grandchildren  and~usurped 

the  throne  ? [in  the  house  ? 

397.  Who  had  the  legal  heir  to  the  throne  hid  for  six  months 

398.  Who  was  made  king  of  Judah  at  seven  years  of  age  ? 

399.  What  queen  in  bible  times  is  described  as  that  “wicked 

woman”?  [why? 

409.  What  prophet  was  slain  in  the  house  of  the  Lord,  and 

401.  What  prophet  was  stoned  to  death,  and  where  ? 

402.  What  very  old  man  had  his  son  killed  by  a boy  to  whom 

he  had  shown  kindness  ? 

403.  Who  paid  one  hundred  talents  of  silver  for  the  hire  of 

one  hundred  thousand  Israelites  to  kill  them  ? 

404.  Who  cast  10,000  people  down  from  a precipice  to  kill  them  ? 

405.  What  king  indulged  in  farming  ? 

406.  What  king  was  smitten  with  leprosy,  and  why  ? 

407.  What  King  of  Israel  burned  his  children  in  the  fire  ? 

408.  Under  the  advice  of  what  prophet  was  a captive  host  re- 

turned to  their  own  country  by  the  victors  ? 

409.  What  king  shut  up  the  temple  of  God  ? 

410.  Who,  of  the  Kings  of  Israel,  was  carried  captive  to  Baby- 

lon, and  brought  back  to  Jerusalem  ? 

411.  What  King  of  Judah  had  not  seen  a copy  of  the  law  till 

he  was  twenty -six  years  old  ? 


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412.  Who  is  mentioned  as  having  dwelt  in  the  college  of  the 

prophets  ? 

413.  Of  what  deceased  king  did  all  the  singing  men  and  sing- 

ing women  speak  in  their  lamentations  ? 

414.  What  king  was  on  the  throne  of  Judah  when  he  was  only 

eight  years  old  ? 

415.  Of  whom  are  we  told  that  he  did  that  which  was  evil  in 

the  sight  of  the  Lord  when  he  was  only  a little  over  eight 
years  old  ? [to  prophecy  $ 

416.  By  whom  were  the  Jews  delivered  from  Babylon  according 

417.  Who  restored  the  vessels  taken  from  the  first  temple  ? 

418.  To  w^hom  was  money  given  at  the  rebuilding  of  the  temple  ? 

419.  By  whom  was  the  foundation  of  the  second  temple  laid  ? 

420.  What  Persian  General  demanded  from  the  Jews  their 

authority  for  rebuilding  the  temple  ? 

421.  Who  was  pronounced  a ready  scribe  in  the  law  ? 

422.  What  captive  prophet  journeyed  from  Babylon  to  Jerusa- 

lem without  a guard  of  soldiers  for  protection  ? 

423.  Who  rent  his  mantle  and  plucked  off  his  hair  because 

God’s  people  made  forbidden  marriages  ? 

424.  While  the  people  sat  in  the  street  of  Jerusalem  who  was 

expounding  the  law  to  them  ? [the  captivity  ? 

425.  Give  the  name  of  the  first  Jew  who  married  a Gentile  after 

426.  What  captive  Jew  grieved  so  bitterly  that  he  was  permit' 

ted  to  return  and  rebuild  Jerusalem  ? 

427.  Who  was  a cup-bearer  to  the  King  of  Babylon  ? 

428.  What  exile  returned  and  rebuilt  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  ? 

429.  What  women  helped  to  rebuild  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  ? 

430.  Who  mortgaged  the  farms  in  time  of  dearth  to  buy  corn  ? 

431.  What  Governor  of  Judea  refused  a salary  and  treated  his 

people  with  princely  liberality  ? [whom  sent  ? 

432.  What  prophet  was  the  recipient  of  an  open  letter,  and  by 

433.  Who  refused  to  seek  refuge  in  the  temple  in  a time  of 

danger  ? 

434.  What  prophetess,  with  others,  tried  to  terrify  Nehemiah  ? 

435.  Who  preached  from  a pulpit  in  Jerusalem  ? 

436„  Who  were  the  two  principal  porters  in  Jerusalem  after 
the  captivity  ? 


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437.  Whose  furniture  did  Nehemiah  cast  out  of  the  chamber 

of  the  temple  at  Jerusalem  ? 

438.  Whom  did  Nehemiah  chase  from  him  and  why  ? 

439.  What  Queen  lost  her  crown  for  disobeying  her  husband  ? 

440.  Who  adopted  Esther  as  his  daughter  ? 

441.  Give  the  name  of  a beautiful  Persian  Queen  ? 

442.  What  were  the  names  of  Ahasuerus’  two  chamberlains  ?. 

443.  What  King,  during  a sleepless  night,  recalled  an  act  of 

faithful  service  ? 

444.  What  ancient  King  employed  dromedaries  as  mail  carriers? 

445.  What  Jew  became  a great  prime  minister  in  Shushan  ? 

446.  Whose  ten  sons  were  hanged  in  Shushan  ? 

447.  What  perfect  man  lived  in  the  land  of  Uz  ? 

448.  Who  said,  ‘ ‘ The  Lord  gave  and  the  Lord  taketh  away  ?” 

449.  Who  said,  “All  that  a man  hath  will  he  give  for  his  life  ?” 

450.  Who  said,  “ Curse  God  and  die  ?” 

451.  Name  three  of  Job’s  friends  who  came  to  comfort  him  ? 

452.  Who  expressed  a desire  to  be  where  the  wicked  cease  from 

troubling,  and  the  weary  are  at  rest  ? 

453.  Whose  hair  when  frightened  stood  on  end  ? 

454.  Who  said,  ‘ ‘ I would  not  live  alway  ” ? 

455.  Who  asked  the  question,  “Can’stthou  by  searching  find 

out  God  ” ? 

456.  Who  said,  “Though  he  slay  me  yet  will  I trust  him  ” ? 

457.  Of  whom  and  by  whom  was  it  said,  “They  had  written 

bitter  things  against  him  ” ? 

458.  Who  said,  “ If  a man  die  shall  he  live  again  ” ? 

459.  Who  accused  Job  of  restraining  prayer  before  God  ? 

460.  Who  were  told  they  were  “miserable  comforters  ” ? 

461.  Who  accused  God  of  delivering  him  over  to  the  ungodly  ? 

462.  Who  said,  “I  know  that  my  Redeemer  liveth ” ? 

463.  Who  calls  the  grave,  “the  house  appointed  for  all  liv- 

ing ” ? [visited  during  prosperity  ? 

464.  Who  during  affliction  was  forsaken  by  all  his  friends  but 

465.  Name  the  three  handsomest  women  in  all  the  land  of  Uz  2 

466.  Who  likens  the  ungodly  to  chaff  ? 

467.  Who  says,  “In  his  heart  there  is  no  God  ” f 


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468.  Who  acknowledges  that  the  lines  had  fallen  unto  him  in 

pleasant  places  ? 

469.  “Who  said,  “I  shall  be  satisfied  with  thy  likeness ” ? 

470.  Who  said,  4 4 Weeping  may  endure  for  the  night  but  joy 

cometh  in  the  morning  ” ? 

471.  Who  compared  a wicked  judge  to  a deaf  adder  ? 

472.  Who  acknowledged  himself  to  be  “ old  and  grey-headed  ” ? 

473.  Who  exclaimed,  “Who  is  so  great  a god  as  our  God  ” ? 

474.  Who  prayed,  “Take  me  not  away  in  the  midst  of  my 

days ” ? 

475.  Who  said,  “All  men  are  liars  ” ? 

476.  Who  said,  “Thy  word  is  a lamp  unto  my  feet  and  a 

light  unto  my  path  ” ? [taketh  a city  ” ? 

477.  Who  said,  “ He  who  ruleth  his  spirit  is  better  than  he  who 

478.  Who  said,  ‘A  man  that  hath  friends  must  show  himself 

friendly  ” ? 

479.  Who,  does  the  Scriptures  say,  cannot  prosper  ” ? 

480.  Who  prayed,  “Give  me  neither  poverty  nor  riches ” ? 

481.  What  author  is  mentioned  in  Proverbs  ? 

482.  Who  said,  “There  is  no  discharge  in  that  war  ” ? 

483.  Whose  confession  of  sin  was  followed  by  forgiveness  at- 

tested by  a seraph  ? 

484.  To  whom  was  it  revealed  several  hundred  years  before 

that  the  Redeemer  should  be  born  of  a virgin  ? [ment  ? 

485.  How  many  prophetesses  are  recorded  in  the  Old  Testa- 

486.  Of  whom  was  it  said  that  baldness  was  produced  arti- 

ficially as  indicative  of  mourning  ? 

487.  What  treasurer  built  for  himself  a sepulchre  in  which  he 

was  never  laid  ? 

488.  What  prophet  foretold  the  resurrection  of  the  dead  ? 

489.  Who  were  forbidden  to  procure  horses  from  Egypt  ? 

490.  Who  said  the  “ heavens  shall  be  dissolved  ” ? 

491.  Who  was  commanded  to  put  his  house  in  order  ? 

492.  Who  turned  his  face  to  the  wall  in  prayer  ? 

493.  What  prophet  acted  the  part  of  a physician  by  giving  a 

medical  prescription? 

494.  What  king  showed  to  another  king’s  messenger  all  his 

silver,  gold  and  treasures  ? 


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tf)5.  Who  lamented  the  4 4 harvest  is  past  and  the  summer 
is  ended  ?”  [elites  in  Egypt  in  the  very  same  terms  ? 
490.  What  king  and  prophet  both  refer  to  slavery  of  the  Isra- 

497.  Who  hid  a linen  girdle  in  a rock  by  the  river  Euphrates  ? 

498.  Who  asked,  “Can the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin  ”?  [dren  ? 

499.  Who  prophesied  that  the  Jews  should  eat  their  own  chil- 
600.  What  prophet  shared  the  fate  of  a criminal  by  being  placed 

in  the  stocks  ? 

691.  Whose  name  was  changed  because  of  cruelty  to  a prophet  \ 

502.  What  was  the  name  of  the  father  of  Pashur  ? 

503.  Of  whom  did  Jeremiah  prophesy  that  he  should  be  buried 

with  the  44  burial  of  an  ass  ”? 

504.  Who  used  the  type  of  good  and  bad  tigs  ? 

505.  What  prophet  put  bands  and  yokes  on  his  neck,  and  why  ? 

506.  What  prophet  took  the  yoke  off  Jeremiah’s  neck  and 

broke  it  ? [and  Judea  were  burned  by  Nebuchadnezzar  ? 
607.  What  two  false  prophets  the  same  as  the  kings  of  Israel 

508.  By  whom  was  the  first  temperance  society  organized  ? 

509.  By  whom  was  the  prophet  Jeremiah  arrested  and  put  into 

prison  ? [and  what  prophet  was  secured  in  it  ? 

519.  Whose  house  was  taken  by  the  authorities  for  a prison, 

511.  Give  the  name  of  the  Ethiopian  who  released  Jeremiah  ? 

512.  Under  whose  arm-holes  were  cloths  and  rags  used  when 

drawn  up  from  prison  by  cords  ? 

513.  Who  was  captain  of  the  guard,  appointed  to  look  after 

Jeremiah  and  remove  him  from  prison  ? 

514.  Who  was  the  Ethiopian  who  trusted  in  the  Lord,  and  his 

life  was  given  him  for  a prey  ? 

515.  What  man  although  warned,  invited  his  murderers  to  a 

feast  ? 

516.  Who  was  hypocrite  enough  to  weep  with  some  mourn- 

ing worshippers,  thus  decoying  them  into  the  city,  and 
then  slew  them  ? 

517.  Who  set  his  throne  upon  great  stones,  hid  in  clay  in  a 

brick  kiln  ? 

518.  Who  predicted  that  an  invading  king  should  pitch  his 

tent  over  the  spot  indicated  ? [self  ? 

519.  Whom  did  the  Lo^  tell  not  to  see  great  things  for  him- 


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520.  What  other  nation  besides  Israel  is  to  be  scattered  to  all 

people  ? 

521.  Who  was  the  last  king  of  Judah  ? 

522.  By  whom  were  the  princes  of  Judah  slain  in  Riblah  ? 

523.  What  king  of  Babylon  put  out  the  eyes  of  a captured 
king  of  Judah,  and  then  imprisoned  him  for  life  ? 

524.  What  two  men  had  their  eyes  put  out  ? 

1 525.  What  king  released  Jehoachim,  king  of  Judah,  and  treat- 
ed him  kindly  ? 

526.  What  prophet,  who  was  also  a priest,  was  carried  captive 

to  Babylon  ? 

527.  Who  saw  a vision  by  the  river  Chelar  ? 

528.  Of  whom  is  it  recorded  that  he  ate  a book  ? 

529.  What  prophet  was  suspended  between  earth  and  heaven 
by  a lock  of  his  hair  ? 

530.  Who  was  told  to  fill  his  hands  with  coals  of  fire  ? 

531.  What  prophet  mentions  by  name  three  men  eminent  for 

piety  and  prayer  ? Who  are  they  ? 

532.  Who,  when  bereft  of  his  best  earthly  friend,  did  not  weep 

in  compliance  with  a command  from  God  ? 

533.  Who  beheld  the  vision  in  the  valley  of  dry  bones  ? 

534.  Which  of  the  prophets  first  mentioned  the  “ tree  of  life” 

spoken  of  in  Revelation  ? 

535.  Who  proved  themselves  servants  of  God  by  partaking  only 

of  vegetables  and  water  ? 

536.  What  prophet  had  understanding  in  all  visions  and  dreams? 

537.  Who  dedicated  the  golden  image  on  the  plain  of  Dura  ? 

538.  What  are  the  names  of  the  three  Hebrew  children  saved 

from  the  fiery  furnace  ? 

539.  Who  was  stricken  with  insanity  as  a punishment  from 
the  Lord  for  his  pride  ? 

540.  Who  boastfully  said  ‘ c Is  not  this  the  great  Babylon  that 

I have  built  ?” 

I 541.  What  king  ate  grass  like  an  ox  $ 

542.  What  wicked  king  was  punished  by  the  Lord,  till  his  hair 
grew  like  eagle’s  wings  and  his  nails  like  bird’s  claws  ? 

543.  Who  could  say  of  the  Lord  from  sad  experience  “Those 

that  walk  in  pride  he  is  able  to  abase  ?” 


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544.  Who  commanded  that  the  interpreter  of  the  writing  on 

the  wall  should  be  clothed  in  scarlet,  and  a chain  of  gold 
hung  on  his  neck  ? 

545.  Who  interpreted  the  writing  on  the  wall  at  Babylon  ? 

546.  Who  was  Belshazzar’s  successor  as  king  of  the  Chaldeans  ? 

547.  Who  was  the  first  president  mentioned  in  sacred  history  ? 

548.  Who  opened  his  window  toward  Jerusalem  when  he 

prayed  ? 

549.  Who  wrote  of  being  a witness  to  the  swift  flight  of  an 

angel  ? 

550.  Who  became  dumb  on  one  occasion  when  an  angel  spoke 
to  him  ? 

551.  Who  will  shine  as  the  brightness  of  the  firmament  at  the 

resurrection  ? 

552.  Who  said  “My  people  are  destroyed  for  lack  of  knowl- 
edge ?” 

553.  Who  said  “ Ephraim  is  joined  to  his  idols,  let  him  alone  ?” 

554.  Which  of  the  prophets  asserts  that  thirsty  cattle  call  unto 

God? 

555.  What  prophet  was  a herdsman  ? 

556.  What  prophet  attests  Moses’  statement  as  to  the  duration 

of  the  march  of  the  Israelites  through  the  wilderness  ? 

557.  To  whom  did  Amos  say  he  was  no  prophet  ? 

558.  Which  of  the  prophets  was  a gatherer  of  Sycamore  fruit? 

559.  What  prophet  first  refused  and  afterward  obeyed  God’s 

command  ? 

560.  What  prophet  was  sent  as  a missionary  to  the  Gentiles  ? 

561.  What  prophet  travelling  by  sea  was  questioned  as  to  his 

nativity  ? 

562.  By  whom  was  prayer  offered  from  the  depths  of  the  sea  ? 

563.  Who  prophesied  the  destruction  of  a city  which  was  avert- 

ed by  the  repentance  of  its  people  ? 

564.  Who  said  : “ It  is  better  for  me  to  die  than  to  live  ?” 

565.  The  destruction  of  Nineveh  was  the  fulfilment  of  whose 

prophesy  ? [knowledge  of  the  Lord  ? 

566.  Who  prophesied  that  the  earth  shall  be  filled  with  the 

567.  What  prophet  said  ; u In  wrath  remember  mercy  ?” 


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568.  What  prophet  said  : ‘ 1 They  save  wages  to  put  it  into  a 

bag  with  holes  ?” 

569.  Who  prophesied  that  the  glory  of  the  second  temple 

should  be  greater  than  the  glory  of  the  first  ?” 

570.  "What  prophet  speaks  of  children  playing  in  the  streets  of 

Jerusalem  during  prosperity  ? 

571.  What  two  prophets  declared  : “I  am  no  prophet  ?” 

572.  Who  said  : “At  evening  time  it  shall  be  fight  ?” 

573.  What  prophet  foretells  the  coming  of  John  the  Baptist  f 

574.  Who  asked  the  question  : “Will  a man  rob  God  ?” 

575.  Who  is  reported  as  speaking  often  one  to  another  ? 


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1.  Who  was  reigning’  in  Judah  when  Joseph  returned  from 

Egypt  with  the  child  Jesus  ? 

2.  What  prophet  preached  by  the  side  of  a river  ? 

3.  Who  called  the  Sadducees  “a  generation  of  vipers  ?” 

4.  Who  ministered  unto  Jesus  after  the  temptation  in  the 

wilderness  ? 

5.  Who  were  the  first  called  of  the  disciples  ? 

6.  To  whom  was  the  command  given  ‘ ‘ follow  me  and  I will 

make  you  fishers  of  men”  ? 

7.  What  four  disciples  were  fishermen  ? 

8 Whose  birthday  was  celebrated  by  dancing  ? 

9.  Whom  did  our  Saviour  meet  on  the  other  side  of  Galilee  ? 

10.  Who  requested  that  her  sons  might  sit  the  one  on  the 

right  hand,  and  the  other  on  the  left  of  Jesus  in  the 
kingdom  of  heaven  ? [ing”  ? 

11.  Who  said,  “ God  is  not  the  God  of  the  dead  but  of  the  liv- 

12.  Who  are  said  “ to  strain  at  a gnat  and  swallow  a camel”? 

13.  The  martyrdom  of  what  prophet  did  Jesus  relate  when 

censuring  the  Scribes  and  Pharisees  ? [New  Testament  ? 

14.  What  national  soldiery  is  symbolized  by  Eagles  in  the 

15.  Whose  words  shall  not  pass  away  ? 

' 16  With  whom  did  Jesus  spend  his  last  Sabbath  ? 

17.  Wrho  was  governor  at  the  time  of  the  crucifixion  ? 

18.  Give  the  name  of  a noted  robber  mentioned  in  the  gospel  * 
f 19  Who  was  the  only  person  according  to  the  sacred  Scriptures 

who  raised  a voice  in  behalf  of  Jesus,  during  the  trial  ? 

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20.  Who  rose  from  the  dead  without  the  interposition  of  the 

Prophets,  Jesus,  or  the  Apostles  ? 

21.  Who  gave  the  command  “ Go  and  teach  all  nations,  bap- 

tizing them,”  etc.?  [and  lived  on  locusts  and  honey  ? 

22.  What  prophet  clothed  himself  with  the  skins  of  animals, 

23.  Which  of  the  apostles  was  a tax  collector  ? [bath  ? 

24.  What  sects  sought  to  destroy  Jesus  for  healing  on  the  Sab- 

25.  Who  said  : “ My  name  is  legion  ”? 

26.  Who  was  the  ruler  of  a synagogue  ? 

27.  Who  is  mentioned  as  the  carpenter’s  son  ? 

28  Upon  whom  did  our  Saviour  perform  a miracle  by  the  ut- 
terance of  one  word  ? 

29.  Who  said,  and  to  whom  : “Get  thee  behind  Me,  Satan  ”? 
30  What  prophet  was  seen  1500  years  after  his  death  ? 

31.  Who  said  and  to  whom  : “ It  is  good  for  us  to  be  here  ”? 

32.  With  whom  was  Jesus  displeased  for  rebuki  ng  mothers 

bringing  their  children  to  Him  ? 

33.  Who  said  “With  God  all  things  are  possible”? 

34.  Of  whom  was  it  said  : “ She  hath  done  what  she  could  ”? 

35.  Which  of  the  disciples  fell  asleep  during  the  agonies  of  our 

Savior  in  the  garden  ? [of  crucifixion  ? 

36  Who  was  compelled  to  bear  the  cross  of  Christ  to  the  place 

37.  To  whom  was  Christ’s  resurrection  first  declared  ? 

38.  To  whom  did  Christ  first  appear  ? 

39.  To  whom  was  the  command  given  : 4 ‘ Go  ye  into  all  the 

world,  and  preach  the  gospel  to  every  creature”? 

40.  Who  said  and  to  whom  : “ I am  Gabriel”?  [angel  told  him  ? 

41.  Who  did  the  Lord  strike  dumb  for  not  believing  what  an 
42  Whose  births  in  the  New  Testament  were  announced  by 

an  angel  ? [an  angel  ? 

43.  To  what  persons  were  messages  brought  from  heaven  by 

44.  Who  are  the  only  two  persons  spoken  of  in  the  Bible  as 

cousins  ? [herself  a sinner  ? 

45.  What  highly-exalted  woman  by  two  words  acknowledged 

46.  Who  issued  a decree  that  all  the  world  should  be  taxed  ? 
47  What  aged  man  waited  in  Jerusalem  for  the  coming  of 

the  Messiah  ? 

48.  Who  was  told  he  should  not  die  until  he  had  seen  Christ  i 


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49  Give  the  name  of  the  only  woman  in  the  New  Testament 
whose  age  is  given  ? [temple  ? 

50.  Who  is  recorded  as  having  prayed  day  and  night  in  the 

51.  Whose  first  recorded  words  are,  ‘ ‘ How  is  it  that  ye  sought 

me  ” ? [give  sin’s  ? 

52.  What  sects  among  the  Jews  held  that  God  only  could  for- 

53.  Who  said,  and  to  whom,  ‘ 4 They  that  are  whole  need  not 

a physician  ” ? [men  shall  speak  well  of  you  ? 

54.  Who  and  to  whom  was  it  said,  “Woe  unto  you  when  all 

55.  Whom  did  Christ  raise  to  life  as  he  was  being  carried  to 

his  grave  ? [upon  to  calm  a storm  ? 

56.  Who  were  sailing  with  our  Saviour  when  he  was  called 
57  Which  of  the  disciples  wished  to  command  fire  from  heaven 

and  consume  the  unfriendly  Samaritans  ? 

58.  Who  passed  by  the  wounded  man  on  the  road  to  Jericho  ? 
59  Who  paid  the  hotel  bill  of  a man  who  had  been  robbed  ? 

60.  What  character  in  the  New  Testament  believed  in  the 

world  and  lived  for  it  ? [tell  that  fox  ? ” 

61.  To  what  king  did  Christ  refer  when  he  said,  “ go  ye  and 

62.  What  beggar  was  laid  at  a rich  man’s  gate  ? 

63.  What  New  Testament  character  wept  over  Jerusalem  ? 

64.  Who  was  strengthened  by  an  angel  during  great  distress  ? 

65.  What  apostle  said,  4 4 1 know  him  not  ” referring  to  Christ  ? 

66.  Who  asked  Christ  44  art  thou  the  King  of  the  Jews  ?” 

67.  Who  were  told  by  our  Saviour  not  to  mourn  for  him  ? 

68.  Who  asked  Jesus, 4 4 art  thou  only  a stranger  in  Jerusalem?” 

69.  Who  said  that  the  three  great  divisions  of  the  Old  Testa- 

ment contained  predictions  concerning  himself  ? 

70.  Who  testified  of  Jesus  that  he  was  both  his  successor  and 

predecessor  ? [areth  ? 

71.  Who  said,  “can  there  any  good  thing  come  out  of  Naz- 

72.  Who  told  Nathaniel  “to  come  and  see?” 

73.  What  stranger  never  having  seen  Jesus  before  was  called 

by  name  and  introduced  to  three  apostles  ? 

74.  Who  commanded  the  servants44  To  do  whatsoever  hesaith 

unto  them  ”? 

75.  Who  is  reported  as  coming  to  Jesus  by  night  ? 

76.  Who  said  : “Arise,  take  up  thy  bed,  and  walk”? 


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77.  Of  whom  was  it  said  : “He  was  a burning  and  a shining 

light  ”? 

78.  By  whom  are  we  told  to  “ Search  the  Scriptures 

79.  Who  said  : “I  receive  not  honor  from  men ”? 

80.  Who  is  called  “the  light  of  the  world ”? 

81  What  three  persons  did  Christ  raise  from  the  dead  ? 

82.  Who  though  dead  four  days  was  raised  to  life  by  the  ut- 

terance of  three  words  ? 

83.  Who  entertained  Christ  as  recompense  for  the  good  deed 

once  performed  on  him  ? 

84.  Who  wiped  the  feet  of  Jesus  with  her  hair  ? [another  ”? 

85.  Who  gave  as  a test  of  discipleship,  “ If  ye  have  love  one  to 

86.  Who  said  he  would  lay  down  his  life  for  the  Saviour’s  ? 

87.  Whom  did  the  Saviour  say  would  deny  him  three  times  ? 

88.  Whose  ear  did  the  apostle  Peter  cut  off  ? 

89.  Who  had  a coat  without  a seam  woven  from  the  top 

throughout  ? 

90  Who  came  to  Jesus  by  night,  defended  him  in  his  minis- 
try, and  finally  helped  to  bury  him  ? 

91.  Who  intimated  the  manner  Peter  should  die  ? [of  John  ? 

92.  Which  of  the  apostles  wished  to  know  what  would  become 
93  Whose  curiosity  was  checked  by  Christ  telling  him  in 

effect  to  mind  his  own  business  ? 

94.  Who  said  that  if  all  the  things  Christ  ever  did  were  re- 

corded the  world  itself  would  not  contain  the  books  that 
would  be  written  ? [the  resurrection  ? 

95.  Upon  whom  did  Christ  forcibly  impress  his  identity  after 

96.  What  Old  Testament  prophets’  inspiration  is  attested  to 

in  the  Acts  ? 

97.  Whose  bowels  fell  out  ? 

98.  Who  was  appointed  in  place  of  Judas  ? 

99.  What  young  preacher  on  the  occasion  of  his  first  sermon 

witnessed  a large  number  of  conversions  ? 

100.  What  Levite  sold  his  land  and  laid  its  price  at  the  apostle’s 

feet? 

101.  Who  on  one  occasion  kept  back  part  of  what  they  had  de* 

voted  to  the  cause  of  God  ? 


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102.  The  violent  death  of  what  three  persons  may  be  regarded 

as  a consequence  of  their  convictions  ? 

103.  Sick  persons  were  once  placed  where  the  shadow  of  a good 

man  might  pass  over  them  ? Who  was  the  man  ? Why 
was  it  done  ? 

104  Who  is  pronounced  a Doctor  of  the  Law  ? 

105.  What  seven  deacons  were  appointed  at  one  time  by  the 

apostles  ? 

106.  Whose  face  while  preaching  shone  like  an  angel’s  ? 

107.  Whose  name  is  associated  with  the  stoning  of  Stephen  ? 

108.  Who  was  the  first  Christian  martyr  ? 

109.  Who,  while  being  cruelly  put  to  death,  prayed  like  his 

Lord  for  his  murderers  ? 

110.  Give  the  name  of  a sorcerer  mentioned  in  the  Acts  ? 

111.  What  wicked  man  asked  for  the  prayers  of  a righteous 

person  ? 

112.  Who  is  mentioned  as  the  Queen  of  Ethiopia  ? 

113.  Name  the  queen’s  treasurer  converted  to  Christianity  by 

the  evangelist  Philip  ? 

114.  Who  was  reading  the  writings  of  a prophet  while  riding 

in  a chariot  ? 

115.  Who  was  converted  on  his  way  to  Damascus  ? 

116.  Whose  first  words  were  after  conversion,  “Lord,  what 

wilt  thou  have  me  to  do  ” ? 

117.  Who  was  struck  blind  when  converted  ? 

118.  Whom  did  the  Lord  send  to  restore  sight  to  St.  Paul  ? 

119.  Who  was  let  down  over  the  walls  of  a city  in  a basket  in 

order  to  escape  arrest  ? 

120.  What  charitable  woman’s  name  is  given  ? 

1 21  Who  was  the  first  apostle  to  raise  a dead  person  to  life  ? 

122.  Which,  of  the  disciples  was  a tanner  ? 

123.  Give  the  name  of  a devout  centurion  ? 

124.  What  devout  man  prayed  on  the  house-top  ? 

125.  Who  said,  “God  is  no  respecter  of  persons ” ? [good ” ? 

126.  Who  in  speaking  of  Christ  said,  “He  went  about  doing 

127.  What  prophet  in  the  New  Testament  foretells  a famine 

which  occurred  in  the  days  of  Claudius  Caesar  ? 

128.  By  whose  order  was  the  apostle  James  martyred  ? 


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129.  Who  was  commanded  by  an  angel  to  bind  on  his  sandals  ? 

130.  Whose  voice  was  taken  for  the  voice  of  God  ? 

131.  Whom  did  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  strike  dead  because  he 

gave  not  God  the  glory  ? 

132.  Whom  did  Saul  call  ‘ ‘ child  of  the  devil  ” ? 

133.  What  sorcerer  was  struck  blind  for  a season  ? [for  gods  ? 
134  What  two  disciples,  after  working  a miracle,  were  taken 

135.  The  name  of  what  heathen  god  was  once  applied  to  St. 

Paul?  [nabas  ? 

136.  The  name  of  what  heathen  god  was  once  applied  to  Bar- 

137.  What  two  persons  disagreed  about  taking  John  as  a com- 

panion ? 

138.  What  two  missionaries  had  a quarrel  and  parted  ? 

139.  Who  was  the  first  Christian  convert  in  Europe  ? 

140.  What  four  men  were  put  in  prison  for  preaching  Christ, 

two  together  ? [daily  ”? 

141.  Of  whom  was  it  said:  “They  searched  the  Scriptures 

142.  Whose  sermon  was  adorned  with  poetical  quotations  ? 
143  What  Athenian  judge  was  converted  under  Paul’s 

preaching  ? 

144.  What  Athenian  woman  is  mentioned  as  being  converted 

under  Paul’s  preaching  ? 

145.  What  emperor  banished  all  Jews  from  Rome  ? 

146.  What  apostle  earned  his  living  by  tent-making  ? 

147.  What  friend  of  Paul  was  a tent-maker  ? 

148.  Who,  when  the  Jews  would  not  hear  him,  shook  his  rai 

ment  and  said,  “Your  blood  be  on  your  own  heads”? 

149.  Of  whom  was  it  said,  “ He  was  mighty  in  the  Scriptures”  ? 

150.  Who  expounded  the  gospel  to  Apollos  ? 

151.  To  whom  did  the  brethren  at  Ephesus  give  a letter  of  in- 

troduction when  on  his  way  to  Greece  ? 

'152  Who  were  the  men  who  perceived  the  power  of  God  and 
tried  to  exercise  it  without  his  grace  and  suffered  thereby  ? 

153.  What  silversmith’s  name  is  given  ? 

154.  Who  in  preaching  prolonged  his  sermon  till  midnight  ? 

155.  Who  fell  asleep  during  Paul’s  preaching  and  fell  out  of 

the  third  story  window  and  was  killed  ? 

156.  Who  restored  Eutychus  to  life  ? 


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157.  How  many  prophetesses  are  recorded  in  the  New  Testa- 
ment ? Who  are  they  ? 

158  What  prophet  bound  his  own  hands  and  feet  together  ? 

159.  Who  foretold  Paul  of  the  persecution  awaiting  him  at 

Jerusalem  ? [from  Cesarea  to  Jerusalem  ? 

160.  What  was  the  name  of  Paul’s  host  who  accompanied  him 

161.  Who  in  order  to  pacify  the  Jews  performed  their  cere- 

monial law  upon  himself  ? 

162.  Who  was  the  Ephesian  Paul  took  with  him  to  Jerusalem  ? 

163.  What  prisoner  in  chains  stood  on  the  steps  of  a castle 

and  addressed  a multitude  ? 

164.  Who  was  St.  Panl’s  teacher  ? 

165.  Who  held  the  clothes  of  Stephen’s  murderers  ? 

166.  Who  said  “ I was  born  free  ” ? 

167.  Who  commanded  that  Paul  be  smitten  on  the  mouth  ? 

168.  What  sect  among  the  Jews  say  there  is  “no  resurrection, 

neither  angel  nor  spirit  ” ? 

169.  Whose  life  was  endangered  by  a conspiracy  of  forty  men  ? 

170.  For  whom  did  a band  of  men  lie  in  wait,  bound  by  an 

oath  that  they  would  not  eat  nor  drink  till  they  had  killed 
him  ? 

171.  Who  preferred  charges  against  St.  Paul  ? 

172.  Who  was  called  a “ ring-leader”  ? 

173.  Who  was  the  wife  of  Felix  ? [chains  ? 

174.  What  unrighteous  judge  trembled  before  a prisoner  in 
Jl  75  Give  an  example  of  religious  convictions  being  stilled  ? 

176.  The  Christian  zeal  of  what  two  persons  was  attributed  to 

madness  ? 

177.  Who  was  captain  of  the  guard  that  took  Paul  to  Rome  ? 

178.  Who  was  shipwrecked  on  the  island  of  Malta  ? 

179.  Who  had  power  divine  to  use  serpents  unharmed  ? 

180.  Who  was  the  chief  man  on  the  island  of  Malta  where  Paul 

was  shipwrecked  ? stances  and  before  daybreak  ? 

181.  Who  partook  of  a joyful  meal  under  adverse  circum- 

182.  What  captive  preached  for  two  whole  years  in  Rome  ? 

183.  Of  whom  was  it  said,  “Their  zeal  was  without  knowl- 

edge ” ? 

184.  Who  charged  the  Gentiles  with  being  a “foolish  nation ” ? 


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185.  What  apostle  expressed  a desire  to  travel  into  Spain  ? 

1 186.  What  two  women  whose  names  have  each  three  syllables 
commencing  with  “Try  ” ? 

187.  Mention  the  name  of  a Roman  Christian  lady  ? 

188.  Who  are  mentioned  by  St.  Paul  as  his  kinsmen  ? 

189  Give  the  name  of  the  only  person  in  the  Bible  whose 
name  commences  with  the  letter  Q ? [pitality  ? 

190.  What  Christian  was  recommended  to  the  apostles  for  hos- 

191.  What  woman  carried  St.  Paul’s  epistle  to  the  Romans  ? 

192.  What  converts  were  baptized  at  Corinth  by  St.  Paul  ? 

193  To  whom  did  St.  Paul  say  the  preaching  of  Christ  was  a 

stumbling-block  ? [Likened  unto  “foolishness”  ? 

194  To  what  learned  people  was  the  simplicity  of  the  gospel 

195.  To  what  converts  did  St.  Paul  refer  to  as  the  “ seal  of  his 

apostleship  ” ? [which  I give  thanks  ” ? 

196.  Who  when  speaking  of  food  referred  to  it  as  “that  for 

197.  Who  called  himself  “the  least  of  the  apostles ” ? 

198  Who  were  the  first  converts  in  Achaia  ? 

199  Who  are  the  only  three  persons  mentioned  in  the  Bible 

whose  names  commence  with  the  letter  F ? 

200.  Of  whom  was  it  said,  “ He  knew  no  sin  ” ? [prisoner  ? 

201.  What  governor  of  Damascus  attempted  to  make  Paul  a 

202.  What  three  apostles  were  regarded  by  St.  Paul  as  pillars 

of  the  church  ? 

203  Who  in  the  New  Testament  are  said  to  be  children  of 

Abraham  ? 

204  What  letter-carrier’s  name  is  recorded  ? ‘ ‘ bow  ” ? 

^05  Who  said,  “At  the  name  of  Jesus  every  knee  should 
' )6.  Which  of  St.  Paul’s  fellow- workmen  does  he  say  “was 

sick  nigh  unto  death  ” ? [lived  for  it  ? 

207.  What  New  Testament  character  believed  in  eternity  and 

208.  Who  went  up  to  Rome  to  carry  contributions  to  Paul  a 

prisoner,  and  carried  back  with  him  the  epistle  to  the 
Philippians  ? 

209.  Who  does  Paul  call  “ a faithful  and  beloved  brother”  ? 
210  What  three  persons  (not  including  Christ)  are  called 

Jesus  ? 

211.  Who  was  an  evangelist,  physician  and  writer  f 


NEW  TESTAMENT  PERSONS. 


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212.  Who  said,  ‘ ‘ I would  have  come  unto  you  but  Satan  hin 

dered  me  ” ? 

213.  Who  said,  “Hold  fast  to  that  which  is  good ” ? 

214.  Who  entreats  his  fellow-men  to  “be  not  weary  in  well- 

doing ?” 

215.  Who  oft  refreshed  Paul  when  a prisoner  and  was  not 

ashamed  of  him  ? 

216  What  heretics’  names  are  given  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

217.  What  example  have  we  of  early  piety  in  the  New  Testa- 

ment? 

218.  What  New  Testament  character  forsook  Paul  and  the 
cause  of  Christ  for  the  world  ? 

219.  Who  is  spoken  of  as  being  a coppersmith  ? 

220.  Name  three  heathen  writers  whom  St.  Paul  quotes  ? 

221.  Who  said,  “ To  the  pure  all  things  are  pure  ” ? 

222.  Which  of  the  sacred  writers  debars  a heretic  from  the 

house  and  home  of  a believer  ? 

223.  Give  the  name  of  a lawyer  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

224.  Who  does  St.  Paul  style  “ a fellow  soldier  ” ? 

225.  To  whom  did  Paul  write,  “ Prepare  me  also  a lodging”  ? 

226.  Who  are  said  to  minister  to  the  heirs  of  salvation  ? 

227.  Who  did  Paul  say  was  greater  than  Moses  ? 

228.  To  what  Old  Testament  priest  does  Paul  liken  Christ  ? 

229.  What  Old  Testament  woman  is  honored  among  New 

Testament  worthies  for  her  good  treatment  of  suspicious 
emissaries  ? 

230  Who  quotes  words  from  Moses  that  are  not  found  in  the 
| Old  Testament  ? [above”  ? 

231.  Who  said,  “ Every  good  gift  and  every  perfect  gift  is  from 

232.  Who  said,  “The  devils  also  believe  that  there  is  one  God  ” ? 

233.  Who  likened  life  unto  “a  vapor  that  appeareth  for  a 

little  time  and  then  vanisheth  away  ” ? 

234.  Who  called  Jesus  ‘ ‘the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our  souls  ” ? 

235.  Name  three  persons  whose  afflictions  were  a source  of  en- 

joyment ? 

seeking  whom  he  may  devour  ” ? 

236.  Who  said,  “ Your  adversary,  the  devil,  is  as  a roaring  lion 

237.  Who  likened  the  world  to  “a  dark  place ” ? 


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238.  By  whom  is  Noah  mentioned  as  a preacher  of  righteous- 

ness  ? 

239.  What  member  of  the  primitive  church  tried  the  patience 

of  the  loving  disciple  John  ? 

240.  Who  beheld  a vision  on  the  Isle  of  Patmos  ? 

241.  Who  was  declared  to  have  his  seat  in  Pergamos  ? 

242.  Of  whom  and  by  whom  was  it  said  they  were  neither  hot 

nor  cold  spiritually  ? 

243.  God  will  wipe  away  all  tears  from  the  eyes  of  whom  ? 

244.  Give  the  name  of  two  angels  mentioned  in  the  Bible  ? 

245.  Over  whose  defeat  are  the  inhabitants  of  heaven  told  to 

reioice  f 


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PERTAINING  TO 


OXjXD  TEST^HVCIEISrT  PLACES. 

Answers  Page  37  of  Key . 

1.  Where  and  under  what  circumstance  is  the  first  mention 

of  Heaven  in  the  Bible  ? 

2.  Where  was  the  voice  of  God  first  heard  by  human  ear  ? 

3.  Where  did  Cain  go  after  killing  Abel  ? 

4.  Where  in  Scripture  language  is  the  land  of  Canaan  lo- 

cated ? 

5.  At  what  place  and  to  what  woman  did  an  angel  appear  ? 

6.  What  two  cities  were  destroyed  by  fire  and  brimstone  ? 

7.  To  what  mountain  did  Lot  flee  from  Sodom  ? 

8.  At  what  place  and  by  whom  was  a grove  planted,  and  the 

blessing  of  God  invoked  ? 

9.  At  what  place  was  the  last  revelation  of  God  to  Abraham  ? 

10.  What  was  the  city  Jacob  changed  to  Bethel  ? 

11.  At  what  place  did  Jacob  wrestle  with  an  angel  ? 

12.  Where  was  Bachel  buried  ? 

13.  At  what  place  was  the  first  monument  erected  to  the  mem- 

ory of  the  dead  ? 

14.  Where  was  Joseph’s  mother  buried  ? 

lo.  Where  were  Abraham,  Isaac  and  Jacob  buried  ? 

16.  On  what  mountain  did  an  angel  appear,  and  to  whom  ? 

17.  At  what  place  did  the  Israelites  first  camp  after  crossing 

the  Bed  Sea  ? 

18.  On  what  mountain  did  Moses  speak  with  God  ? 


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19.  Where  were  the  golden  earrings  of  the  women  melted  to 

make  an  idolatrous  image  ? 

20.  From  whence  was  fire  originally  obtained  which  was  kept 

perpetually  burning  on  the  golden  altar  ? 

21.  At  what  place  did  the  Israelites  gather  a surplus  of  quails 

and  were  punished  for  it  ? 

22.  Where  were  the  children  of  Israel  encamped  when  the 

spies  were  despatched  to  “search  the  land  of  Canaan”? 

23.  Where  was  the  census  of  Israel  taken  before  entering 

Canaan  ? 

24.  What  was  given  to  the  children  of  Caleb  as  an  inheritance  ? 

25.  Where  did  Aaron  die  ? 

26.  Upon  what  specially  designated  places  were  the  Israelites 

to  write  God’s  words  ? 

27.  On  what  mountain  was  a blessing  for  obedience  promised 

upon  the  children  of  Israel  ? 

28.  On  what  mountain  was  curses  pronounced  upon  a part  of 

the  children  of  Israel  ? 

29.  From  where  did  Moses  view  the  promised  land  ? 

30.  Where  was  Moses  buried  ? 

31.  At  what  place  did  the  Israelites  first  eat  strange  food  after 

living  on  manna  for  forty  years  ? 

32.  At  what  place  did  the  manna  cease  ? 

33.  What  firmly  fortified  place  was  taken  by  ceremonial  pro- 

cessions ? 

34.  At  what  place  did  Achan’s  sin  first  find  him  out  ? 

35.  What  city  was  taken  by  stratagem  and  burned  with  12,000 

men  and  women  ? 

36.  The  king  of  what  city  was  taken  alive  and  hung  ? 

37.  What  city  was  saved  from  massacre  by  the  strategy  of  its 

people  ? 

38.  The  inhabitants  of  what  four  cities  were  reduced  to  per- 

petual bondage  by  the  conqueror  ? 

39.  What  cave  was  the  hiding-place  of  five  kings  ? 

40.  In  what  cities  was  protection  afforded  to  murderers  until 

trial  ? 

41.  Where  was  Joseph’s  bones,  which  were  brought  out  of 

Egypt,  buried  ? 


OLD  testament  places. 


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42.  What  town  was  the  scene  of  unparalleled  kingly  tortures  ? 

43.  At  what  place  had  seventy  kings  their  great  toes  and 

thumbs  cut  off  ? 

44.  Where  was  the  battle  between  Sisera  and  Barak  fought  ? 

45.  Where  at  touch  of  a staff,  did  fire  rise  out  of  a rock  and 

consume  a feast  ? 

46.  At  what  place  were  the  Midianites  put  to  flight,  and  by 

whom  ? 

j 

47.  What  city  was  sown  with  salt  by  Abimelech  ? 

48.  The  tower  of  a besieged  city  was  destroyed.  From  whence 

came  the  wood  that  burned  it  ? 

49.  Where  was  Abimelech  killed  by  a woman  ? 

50.  What  thirty  neighboring  cities  were  governed  by  thirty 

brothers  ? 

51.  What  is  the  name  of  Samson’s  birth-place  ? 

52.  Of  what  city  did  Samson  carry  away  the  gates  ? 

53.  At  what  place  did  the  idolatrous  god  Dagon  of  the  Philis- 

tines fall  down  before  the  Ark  of  God  ? 

54.  Where  was  a monument  erected  to  commemorate  the  de- 

struction of  the  Philistines  ? 

55.  At  what  place  did  Samuel  number  the  forces  of  Israel  and 

Judah,  and  give  the  number  of  each? 

56.  Where  did  Samuel  hew  Agag  in  pieces  before  the  Lord  ? 

57.  Where  was  the  home  of  Goliath  ? 

58.  At  what  place  did  David  eat  the  shew-bread  ? 

59.  Where  did  Saul  go  to  seek  a witch  ? 

60.  On  what  mountain  was  a king  of  Israel  slain  at  his  own 

request  ? 

61.  Where  was  David  anointed  king  of  Israel  ? 

02.  What  city’s  name  was  changed  to  the  name  of  the  con- 
queror by  the  conqueror  ? 

63.  Where  did  David  torture  the  people  he  had  taken  cap- 

tive? 

64.  Up  what  mountain  described  in  Old  Testament  did  a party 

ascend  weeping,  and  afterward  Christ  and  His  disciples 
singing.  Name  the  mountain  ? 

65.  At  what  place  did  the  Lord  appear  to  Solomon  by  night 

and  say,  “ What  shall  I give  thee  ” ? 


70  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIRfffi. 

66.  At  what  place  did  a woman  try  to  steal  the  child  of 

another  ? 

67.  At  what  seaport  town  was  assembled  a large  navy  during 

Solomon’s  time  ? 

68.  At  what  place  was  a king’s  hand  withered  for  an  attempted 

assault  on  a prophet  ? 

69.  At  what  place  did  a king  of  Israel  erect  altars  and  offer 

sacrifice  to  golden  calves  ? 

70.  What  mountain  was  purchased  by  a king  of  Israel,  upon 

which  to  build  a city  ? 

71.  On  what  mountain  was  a king  commanded  to  gather  a 

whole  nation  ? 

72.  On  what  mountain  did  a prophet  fast  forty  days  and  forty 

nights,  and  why  ? 

73.  At  what  place  did  fire  come  down  from  heaven  and  con- 

sume 102  men  ? 

74.  What  was  the  only  city  left  standing  when  the  Israelites 

subdued  Moab  ? 

75.  Where  was  a king  of  Syria  smothered  by  his  servant.  Give 

his  name  ? 

76.  Where  was  a collection  taken  to  repair  the  temple  ? 

77.  What  city  did  God  liken  to  a dish  wiped,  and  turned  upside 

down  ? 

78.  Where  was  King  Josiah  slain  in  battle  ? 

79.  Where  were  the  bones  of  Jonathan  and  Saul  buried  ? 

80.  In  what  city  and  during  whose  reign  was  gold  and  silver 

as  plentiful  as  stones  ? 

81.  On  what  mountain  was  Solomon’s  temple  built  ? 

82.  When  was  a celebrated  edifice  erected  on  a spot  which  was 

the  scene  of  the  greatest  instance  of  human  obedience  ? 

83.  At  what  place  did  the  largest  armies  known  in  Bible  times 

face  each  other  ? 

84.  Where,  and  how  long  was  an  heir  to  a throne  once  hid  ? 

85.  What  famous  city  did  Uzziah  strengthen  and  fortify,  and 

how  ? 

8G.  What  city  was  known  as  the  city  of  palm-trees  ? 

87.  Vv  here  was  a great  revival  of  religion  that  lasted  fourte^' 
days  and  under  whose  charge  ? 


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88.  The  inhabitants  of  what  city  sat  in  the  streets  to  hear  the 

warnings  of  a prophet  ? 

89.  Where  was  a battle  fought  between  the  Jews  and  the  Per- 

sians in  which  75,000  were  slain,  and  the  victors  plun- 
dered not  ? 

90.  What  city,  on  account  of  its  beauty,  was  once  known  as 

the  “ Glory  of  Kingdoms  ?” 

91.  What  city  was  destroyed  and  never  again  inhabited  ? 

92.  Where  was  Jeremiah  put  in  prison  and  why  ? 

93.  At  what  place  were  Jed ekiah’s  eyes  put  out  and  by  whom  ? 

94.  Where  did  Jeremiah  take  stones  and  hide  them  in  a brick 

kiln  when  he  wanted  to  show  where  Nebuchadnezzar 
would  set  up  his  throne  ? 

95.  What  Bible  city  suffered  the  horrors  of  famine  because  of 

a beseiging  army  ? 

96.  What  city  was  in  such  a deplorable  condition  that  the 

virgins  hung  down  their  heads  for  shame  ? 

97.  At  what  place  were  the  three  Jews  thrown  into  the  fiery 

furnace  ? 

98.  What  city’s  destruction  was  in  the  words,  i4  That  it  should 

come  to  nought  ?” 

99.  What  is  the  oldest  place  from  which  prayer  was  offered  ? 

100.  What  city  did  God  say  he  would  ‘ 4 set  as  a gazing  stock  ? * 

101.  At  the  destruction  of  what  city  were  all  her  great  men  put 

in  chains. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBEE 

PERTAINING  TO 

NEW  TEST_A .MENT  PLACES. 

Answers  Page  43  of  Key . 

1.  What  city  though  exalted  to  heaven  was  brought  down  to 

destruction  ? 

2.  Where  was  the  home  of  Mary  and  Martha  so  frequently 

visited  by  our  Savior  ? 

3.  Where  was  the  withered  fig  tree  mentioned  by  our  Saviour 

situated  ? 

4.  Where  was  Jesus  proclaimed  King  of  the  Jews  ? 

5.  Where  did  Christ  ordain  or  commission  the  twelve  dis- 

ciples ? 

6.  Where  was  the  seat  of  the  ruling  power  of  the  world  at 

the  time  of  Christ  ? 

7.  Where  did  Jesus  perform  the  miracle  of  the  draught  of 

fishes  ? 

8.  What  place  was  referred  to,  and  to  whom  did  Peter  say, 

“ It  is  good  for  us  to  be  here  ? ” 

9.  What  place  is  only  mentioned  once  in  the  Bible  ? 

10.  What  city  was  supposed  to  produce  nothing  good  ? 

11.  Where  did  Christ  perform  His  first  miracle? 

12.  Where  did  John  baptize  a great  many  ? 

13.  On  what  mountain  did  Christ  pass  many  nights  ? 

14.  Where  was  Lazarus  buried  ? 

15  Where  did  our  Lord  spend  his  last  Sabbath ! 


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16.  Where  was  the  home  of  the  apostle  our  Lord  referred  to 

“as  an  Israelite  indeed,  in  whom  there  is  no  guile  ? ” 

17.  What  place  is  said  to  be  a Sabbath  day’s  journey  from 

Jerusalem  ? 

18.  Where  was  the  Virgin  Mary,  the  last  mention  of  her  in 

in  the  Bible  ? 

19.  At  what  city  did  St.  Paul  first  preach  Christ  ? 

20.  Where  was  the  home  of  Dorcas  and  Simon,  the  tanner  ? 

21.  Where  was  the  home  of  Cornelius  the  centurion  ? 

22.  Where  were  the  disciples  first  called  Christians  ? 

23.  At  what  city  was  Elymas  struck  blind  ? 

24.  Our  Saviour  bade  his  disciples  shake  the  dust  of  those 

cities  from  off  their  feet,  which  refused  to  receive  them  ? 
At  what  city  did  they  do  this  ? 

25.  At  what  city  was  Paul  stoned  nearly  to  death  ? 

26  Where  did  the  disciples  first  hold  a missionary  meeting  ? 

27.  Where,  and  of  whom  was  it  said,  “These  have  turned  the 

world  upside  down  ? ” 

28.  The  inhabitants  of  what  city  did  St.  Paul  say,  “They 

searched  the  Scriptures  daily  ? ” 

29.  Where  was  an  altar  erected  to  the  unknown  God  ? 

30.  At  what  city  in  Asia  Minor  did  Paul  preach  three  years  ? 

31.  What  city  claims  the  birth  place  of  Paul  ? 

32.  On  what  island  was  a ship  run  aground  for  safety  ? 

33.  At  what  place  was  Paul  attacked  by  a snake  ? 

34.  The  church  at  what  place  does  St.  Paul  tell  us  he  never 

visited  ? 

35.  Where  did  John  write  the  book  of  Revelation  ? 

36.  Where  were  the  seven  churches  of  Asia  located  ? 

37.  The  destruction  of  what  city  was  told  by  an  angel,  who 

throwing  a millstone  into  the  sea,  said  “ Thus  shall  that 
great  city  be  thrown  down  ?” 

38.  On  the  gates  and  foundations  of  what  city  are  the  names 

of  the  twelve  apostles  written  f 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 


PERTUNIUG  TO 

OLID  TESTAMENT  TIEEIISr  GS. 

A?iswers  Page  47  of  Key 

1.  What  did  God  create  the  first  day  ? 

2.  What  did  God  do  on  the  second  day  ? 

3.  What  was  done  by  God  on  the  third  day  ? 

4.  What  did  God  make  on  the  fourth  day  ? 

5.  What  was  made  by  God  on  the  fifth  day  ? 

6.  What  was  God’s  work  on  the  sixth  day  ? 

7.  Upon  what  day  in  the  week , were  the  two  greatest  acts  of 

Divine  Power  that  affected  man  accomplished  ? 

8.  What  did  God  do  on  the  seventh  day  ? 

9.  How  many  times  has  it  been  noticed  that  the  Sabbath  has 

been  impressed  on  the  observance  of  man  ? 

10.  Where  does  the  Bible  say  that  man  became  a living  soul  ? 

11.  On  what  occasion  did  man  first  exercise  the  power  of 

speech  ? 

12.  What  three  mournful  events  took  place  in  a garden  ? 

13.  What  was  the  most  ancient  art  of  sinful  mankind  ? 

14.  Upon  what  did  God  pronounce  the  first  curse  ? 

15.  What  curse  was  pronounced  on  the  serpent  ? 

16.  With  what  was  the  Garden  of  Eden  guarded  to  prevent 

the  return  of  our  first  parents  ? 

17.  Where  is  sin  personified  as  a serpent  lurking  at  the  door 

of  the  human  heart  ? [killing  Abel  ? 

18.  What  punishment  did  God  say  would  come  upon  Cain  for 

19.  Of  what  wood  was  Noah’s  Ark  made  ? 

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78  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

20.  What  was  the  length  of  Noah’s  Ark  ? 

21.  What  news  did  the  first  carrier-pigeon  bring  ? 

22.  What  bird  was  employed  to  convey  a token  of  peace  to  a 

servant  of  God  ? 

23.  What  miracle  led  to  the  dispersion  of  all  mankind  over 

the  world  ? 

24.  Where  do  “Northward,”  “Southward,”  “Eastward,” 

and  “ Westward,”  occur  in  one  verse  ? 

25.  What  is  the  most  ancient  war  on  record  ? 

20.  When  was  it  plainly  shown  that  the  faith  of  one  man  was 
stronger  than  the  united  strength  of  many  ungodly 
nations  ? 

27.  Where  is  the  promise  found  that  the  children  of  Israel 

should  possess  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

28.  What  are  the  three  principal  promises  God  made  to 

Abraham  ? 

29.  Why  were  the  Sodomites  smitten  with  blindness  ?| 

30.  How  did  God  punish  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  ? 

31.  Why  was  Lot’s  wife  made  a pillar  of  salt  ? 

32.  What  witness  did  Abraham  give  that  he  digged  a well  ? 

33.  Of  what  did  the  first  wedding  present  consist  ? 

34.  Where  has  mention  been  made  of  land  producing  a hun- 

dred-fold in  one  year  ? 

35.  What  is  the  origin  and  meaning  of  the  word  Mizpah  ? 

36.  What  is  the  recorded  occasion  upon  which  the  terror  of 

God  was  exercised  on  behalf  of  his  chosen  people  ? 

37.  Mention  a tree  that  was  named  from  the  circumstances  con- 

nected with  it  ? 

38.  What  distinguished  title  was  given  to  the  descendants  of 

Esau  ? 

39.  Why  did  Jacob  love  Joseph  more  than  all  his  other  chil- 

dren ? 

40.  What  article  of  clothing  was  the  token  of  a father’s  par- 

tiality ? 

41.  How  many  instances  can  be  found  in  the  Bible  where  a 

blessing  was  granted  to  a number  of  persons  on  account 
of  the  presence  among  them  of  one  man  of  God  ? 

42.  What  presents  did  Jacob  send  into  Egypt  ? 


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43.  What  was  the  total  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  that 

went  down  to  Egypt  ? 

44.  What  country  was  that  in  which  the  king  bought  all  the 

land  from  his  people  and  then  treated  them  as  slaves  ? 
Quote  passage  ? 

45.  Why  were  the  Levites  scattered  in  Israel  ? 

46.  How  many  days  were  required  for  embalming  in  Egypt  ? 

47.  How  many  instances  are  recorded  in  the  Bible  of  embalm- 

ing the  dead  ? 

48.  The  Almighty  condescended  so  far  as  to  take  the  names  of 

certain  men  that  he  might  be  known  among  their  pos- 
terity. Who  were  they,  and  give  Christ’s  comment  upon 
it? 

49.  When  Moses  put  his  hand  in  his  bosom  at  God’s  com- 

mand what  happened  ? 

50.  What  change  was  made'  in  the  water  when  Moses  cast  it 

on  dry  land  ? 

51.  What  did  God  give  Moses  when  sending  him  to  Pharaoh. 

52.  What  did  Aaron’s  rod  become  when  cast  before  Pharaoh  ? 

53.  What  did  Aaron’s  rod  do  to  the  sorcerer’s  rods  ? 

54.  What  was  the  first  Egyptian  plague  and  how  long  did  it 

last? 

55.  Name  the  ten  plagues  in  their  order? 

58.  What  Old  Testament  example  have  we  of  miraculous 
darkness  ? 

57.  What  was  the  last  of  the  ten  plagues  of  Egypt  ? 

58.  What  two  animals  may  be  eaten  for  the  Passover  ? 

59.  How  was  the  blood  applied  to  the  houses  of  the  Hebrews 

in  Goshen  ? 

60.  What  departing  nation  borrowed  garments  of  their 

enemies  ? 

61.  How  many  were  the  children  of  Israel  that  Moses  led  out 

of  Egypt  ? 

62.  How  were  the  children  of  Israel  guided  in  their  forty 

years’  wanderings  in  the  wilderness  ? 

63.  One  and  the  same  way  was  a way  of  deliverance  and  a 

way  of  death ; prove  tliis  from  a fact  described  in  the 
Old  Testament  ? 


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64.  How  many  Egyptian  chariots  of  war  in  their  pursuit  of 

the  Israelites  were  lost  in  the  Red  Sea  ? 

65.  What  act  of  Moses  signalled  the  destruction  of  Pharaoh 

and  his  army  in  the  Red  Sea  ? 

66.  Give  an  instance  of  bitter  water  becoming  sweet  ? 

67.  What  was  the  appearance  and  the  taste  of  manna  ? 

68.  What  did  the  Israelites  have  for  a morning  and  evening 

meal  in  the  wilderness  ? 

69.  How  long  did  the  Israelites  eat  honey  ? 

70.  What  does  the  Old  Testament  mention  as  being  sanctified  1 

71.  How  long  did  a Hebrew  slave  have  to  serve  to  secure  his 

freedom  ? 

72.  What  rite  signified  perpetual  voluntary  service  ? 

73.  How  often  had  males  to  appear  annually  before  the  Lord 

at  Jerusalem  ? 

74.  Who  are  mentioned  as  having  seen  the  God  of  Israel  ? 

75.  How  long  did  the  cloud  cover  the  mountain  before  God 

spoke  to  Moses  ? 

76.  How  long  did  Moses  remain  on  Horeb  with  God  ? 

77.  Of  what  wood  was  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant  made  ? 

78.  What  were  the  dimensions  of  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant  f 

79.  Of  what  material  was  the  Tabernacle  made  ? 

80.  How  many  and  what  were  the  coverings  of  the  tabernacle ! 

81.  Moses  is  made  on  two  occasions  an  offer  which  would  raise 

him  to  honors  and  destroy  the  Israelites — name  them  ? 

82.  On  which  side  of  the  tables  of  stone  were  the  command- 

ments written  ? 

83.  Why  did  Moses  throw  the  tables  down  and  break  them  ? 

84.  What  did  Moses  do  with  the  golden  calf  made  by  Aaron  ? 

85.  State  the  occasion  and  who  said  “Who  is  on  the  Lord’s 

side  ” ? 

86.  How  many  perished  for  the  sin  of  making  the  golden 

calf  by  order  of  Moses  ? 

87.  Why  did  Moses  strip  the  children  of  Israel  of  their  orna- 

ments at  Horeb  ? 

88.  When  did  Moses  put  a veil  upon  his  face  and  when  did 

he  take  it  off  ? 

89.  What  was  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant  and  its  contents  t 


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90.  What  were  the  dimensions  of  the  Mercy -seat  ? 

91.  Of  what  were  the  looking-glasses  made  that  are  mentioned 

in  the  Scriptures  ? 

92.  What  did  the  “ Holy  of  holies”  in  the  temple  contain  ? 

93.  What  birds  were  prized  in  sacrifice  ? 

94.  Mention  a dinner  in  which  the  shoulder  was  given  as  a 

mark  of  highest  respect  and  to  whom  ? 

95.  What  peculiar  ceremony  did  Moses  perform  in  the  conse- 

cration of  Aaron  and  his  son  to  the  office  of  Priesthood  ? 

96.  What  was  the  origin  of  the  fire  with  which  the  Jews 

offered  their  burnt  offerings  ? 

97.  Name  two  individuals  who  lost  their  lives  from  using 

strange  fires  ? 

98.  How  does  the  Bible  say  a leprous  house  shall  be  disinfected  ? 

99.  What  was  forbidden  regarding  the  beard  ? 

100.  How  were  the  Israelites  commanded  to  treat  strangers  ? 

101.  According  to  the  Jewish  policy,  who  could  not  marry 

widows  ? 

102.  “ Whatsoever  animal  hath  blemish  that  shall  ye  not  offer,  ” 

said  Moses  ; what  exception  was  there  to  this  rule  ? 

103.  What  was  the  Divinely  appointed  punishment  for  blas- 

phemy ? 

104.  What  is  the  year  of  Jubilee  mentioned  in  the  Bible  ? 

105.  Why  were  not  the  Jews  permitted  to  sell  their  land  for 

more  than  a certain  number  of  years  ? 

106.  What  two  diseases  did  God  especially  threaten  to  bring 

upon  his  people  for  their  neglect  of  his  commandments  ? 

107.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  it  recorded  that  fever  and  ague 

were  inflicted  as  punishments  ? 

108.  Upon  what  people  was  consumption  threatened  as  a pun 

ishment  for  sin  ? 

109.  Who  were  included  in  the  count  when  Moses  numbered 

the  children  of  Israel  ? 

110.  Which  of  the  tribes  of  Israel  was  the  greatest  ? 

111.  Why  was  the  tribe  of  Levi  not  numbered  ? 

112.  Why  was  the  first-born  freed  by  the  Levites  ? 

113.  Which  of  the  tribes  of  Israel  was  the  smallest  ? 


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114.  Where  is  the  fact  recorded  of  a ransom  being  paid  for  373 

persons  ? 

115.  What  restitution  was  to  be  made  in  trespass  ? 

116.  Where  do  we  find  the  mode  of  trial  for  jealousy  recorded  ? 

117.  What  was  the  Nazarite  vow  and  where  do  we  find  it  ? 

118.  At  what  age  were  the  Levites  no  longer  allowed  to  work 

in  the  tabernacle  ? 

119.  Quote  the  words  of  Moses  at  the  commencement  and  ter- 

mination of  the  journeyings  of  the  Israelites  ? 

120.  Upon  what  did  the  manna  fall  ? 

121.  When  Moses  complained  of  his  charge,  how  did  God 

relieve  him  ? 

122.  What  fact  shows  the  great  quantity  of  quails  sent  to  Israel  ? 

123.  In  what  did  Moses  excel  other  men  ? 

124.  Why  was  Moses’  sister  made  leprous,  and  how  was  she 

healed  ? 

125.  How  many  men  were  sent  to  search  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

126.  What  did  the  spies  bring  back  from  Canaan  ? 

127.  How  long  did  the  spies  search  the  land  of  Canaan  ? 

128.  What  did  the  spies  report  they  saw  in  Canaan  ? 

129.  Why  did  the  children  of  Israel  wander  forty  years  in  the 

wilderness  ? 

130.  What  punishment  was  inflicted  upon  those  who  mur- 

mured on  hearing  the  report  ? 

131.  How  were  the  spies  punished  who  brought  the  evil  report? 

132.  What  was  the  punishment  inflicted  by  God’s  command 

upon  a man  who  had  broken  the  Sabbath  ? 

133.  What  command  was  given  by  God  to  the  children  of 

Israel  as  to  the  make  of  them  garments,  and  why  ? 

134.  How  did  Aaron  stay  the  plague  that  was  to  destroy  the 

children  of  Israel  for  rebellion  ? 

135.  How  many  perished  in  the  plague  that  was  to  punish  the 

Children  of  Israel  for  rebellion  ? 

136.  What  fruit  is  recorded  in  the  Bible  as  growing  on  a tree 

without  root  or  branch  ? 

137.  For  what  purpose  was  Aaron’s  rod  kept  in  the  tabernacle? 

138.  Prove  from  the  Scriptures  that  it  was  contrary  to  the  Mo- 

saic law  for  a Levite  to  possess  land  ? 


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139.  Of  what  was  the  water  of  separation  made  ? 

140.  How  long*  did  the  people  mourn  for  Aaron  ? 

141.  How  were  the  people  punished  for  murmuring  because  of 

discouragements  ? 

142.  How  were  the  people  healed  when  bitten  by  the  fiery 

serpents  ? 

143.  What  is  the  shortest  song  in  the  Bible  ? 

144.  What  did  Balaam’s  ass  do  and  say  ? 

145.  What  words  were  once  spoken  to  a man  by  a beast  of 

burden  ? 

146.  Where  have  we  Balaam’s  parable  recorded  ? 

147.  Did  Balaam  curse  Israel  as  Balak  wanted  him  to  do  ? 

148.  For  how  much  did  Balaam  tell  Balak  he  could  not  curse 

Israel  ? 

149.  How  many  children  of  Israel  fell  victims  to  a plague  in 

consequence  of  having  joined  themselves  in  idolatry  to 
Baal-peor  ? 

150.  What  was  the  number  of  the  children  of  Israel  in  the 

plains  of  Moab  ? 

151.  How  many  were  left  of  those  numbered  at  Sinai  ? 

152.  What  language  used  by  the  daughters  of  Zelophehad  show 

that  they  understood  how  death  entered  the  world  ? 

153.  Where  have  we  the  law  of  inheritance  recorded  ? 

154.  Where  have  we  the  exception  to  a maid’s  vow  recorded  ? 

155.  How  many  out  of  each  tribe  did  Moses  send  to  war  against 

the  Midianites  ? 

156.  What  six  metals  are  mentioned  in  one  verse  in  Numbers  ? 

157.  How  many  journeys  did  the  children  of  Israel  make  in 

the  wilderness  ? 

158.  How  many  and  what  were  the  cities  appointed  for  refuge  ? 

159.  What  especial  law  was  given  to  Moses  in  reference  to 

cases  where  property  was  left  to  the  daughters  of  a 
family  ? 

160.  Where  have  we  an  instance  of  water  being  sold  for  money  ? 

161.  What  other  inhabitants  of  Canaan  were  giants  besides  the 

Anakims  ? 

162.  What  king  is  mentioned  as  having  an  iron  bedstead  ? 

163.  What  did  Moses  pray  for  before  his  death  ? 


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164.  Where  do  we  read  of  gods  who  are  less  than  the  man  who 

fashions  them  ? ; 

165.  In  what  two  different  hooks  and  chapters  are  the  ten  com- 

mandments ? 

166.  Give  two  reasons  according  to  Deut.  why  God  delivered 

the  Jews  from  Egyptian  bondage  ? 

167.  It  may  truly  be  said  that  during  forty  years  journeying 

through  the  wilderness  the  children  of  Israel  were  each 
one  a perpetual  miracle.  How  so  ? 

168.  Why  were  the  Israelites  to  remember  all  the  ways  which 

God  led  them  in  the  wilderness  for  forty  years  ? 

169.  What  were  the  Israelites  forbidden  to  do  in  times  of 

mourning  ? 

170.  Where  are  we  told  that  every  man  should  give  as  he  was 

able  ? 

171.  Why  did  God  forbid  the  Israelites  from  obtaining  horses 

from  Egypt  ? 

172.  In  what  language  did  Moses  foretell  the  terrible  conse- 

quences of  rejecting  the  Messiah  ? 

173.  How  many  witnesses  were  required  among  the  Jews  to 

establish  a charge  ? 

174.  What  kind  of  trees  were  the  Israelites  forbidden  to  cut 

down  for  use  in  a seige,  and  why  ? 

175.  What  three  privileges  were  attached  to  the  first-born  of 

a family  ? 

176.  What  punishment  was  to  be  inflicted  on  a stubborn  son  ? 

177.  Where  and  in  what  language  is  a woman  not  to  wear  a 

man’s  garments,  and  vice  versa  ? 

178.  We  read,  according  to  the  Mosaic  law,  a Jew  when  he 

came  to  his  neighbor’s  vineyard  might  eat  his  fill.  What 
restriction  was  imposed  on  one  so  doing  ? 

179.  For  how  long  did  marriage  exempt  a man  from  going  to 

war  ? 

180.  What  was  the  law  among  the  Jews  as  to  the  pledging  of 

raiment  ? 

181.  From  whom  were  the  Jews  forbidden  to  take  garments  iu 

pawn? 


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182.  What  privilege  must  an  ox  have  when  treading  out  the 

corn  ? 

183.  What  kind  of  weights  were  forbidden  ? 

184.  From  what  two  mountains  were  the  blessings  and  cursings 

pronounced  upon  the  children  of  Israel,  and  what  tribes 
took  part  in  each  ? 

185.  Where  have  we  blessings  for  obedience  recorded  ? 

186.  How  is  the  blessing  upon  the  wholesale  and  retail  depart- 

ments of  business  recorded  ? 

187.  What  prophecy  refers  to  the  taking  of  Jerusalem  by  the 

Romans  ? 

188.  Where  have  we  curses  for  disobedience  recorded  ? 

189.  What  prophecy  was  uttered  more  than  3000  years  ago 

and  is  now  being  fulfilled  ? 

190.  What  language  did  God  say  the  Israelites  would  use  when 

in  an  enemy’s  land  and  in  great  fear  ? 

191.  What  two  cities  are  mentioned  as  having  been  destroyed 

with  Sodom  and  Gomorrah  ? 

192.  With  whom  was  the  Urim  and  Thummin  to  be  ? 

193.  Where  are  recorded  the  blessings  of  the  twelve  tribes  ? 

194.  How  long  did  the  children  of  Israel  weep  for  Moses  ? 

195.  By  what  means  did  Rahab  aid  the  escape  of  the  spies  sent 

to  Jericho  ? 

196.  What  was  the  sign  of  the  covenant  between  Rahab  and 

the  spies  ? 

197.  The  Jordan  was  miraculously  crossed  on  three  occasions — 

name  them  ? 

198.  How  many  examples  does  the  Old  Testament  give  of  weak 

things  being  employed  to  confound  the  Mighty  ? 

199.  What  was  the  punishment  threatened  the  man  who  should 

rebuild  Jericho  ? 

200.  What  punishment  was  inflicted  upon  Achan  for  stealing  ? 

201.  By  what  stratagem  was  Ai  taken  ? 

202.  What  was  the  special  avocation  of  the  Gibeonites  ? 

203.  How  did  God  help  Joshua  to  defeat  his  enemies  at  Gibeon * 

204.  What  did  Joshua  order  to  stand  still  over  Gibeon  ? 

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206.  How  long  did  the  sun  and  moon  stand  still  at  the  command 

of  Joshua  ? 

207.  How  many  kings  were  hanged  by  Joshua  and  on  what  ? 

208.  How  many  cities  were  given  to  the  Levites  for  their  use  ? 

209.  What  stone,  according  to  the  Scriptures,  heard  all  the 

words  which  the  Lord  spoke  unto  his  people  ? 

210.  How  many  kings  had  their  thumbs  and  great  toes  cut  off 

by  Adonibezek  ? 

211.  What  reward  did  Othniel  get  for  taking  Kirjath-sepher  ? 

212.  Why  was  a man’s  life  and  family  spared  at  the  taking  of 

Luz  ? 

213.  What  was  the  length  of  the  dagger  with  which  Ehud  killed 

the  king  of  Eglon  ? 

214.  Where  in  prophetic  Scriptures  do  we  read  of  parlors  ? 

215.  What  did  Shamgar  do  with  an  ox  goad  ? 

216.  How  many  chariots  were  kept  by  Jabin,  King  of  Canaan  ? 

217.  In  what  passage  of  Scripture  do  we  read  of  wise  ladies  ? 

218.  Why  did  the  Lord  deliver  Israel  into  the  hands  of  the  Mid- 

ianites  for  seven  years  ? 

119.  How  was  Gideon’s  army  reduced  from  thirty -two  thou- 
sands to  three  hundred  ? 

220.  Which  of  the  tribes  of  Israel  quarrelled  with  Gideon,  when 

not  being  asked  to  partake  in  a battle  ? 

221.  What  men  refused  to  give  bread  to  fainting  soldiers  ? 

222.  How  many  sons  had  Gideon  ? 

223.  How  was  Abimelech  killed  ? 

224.  Why  did  Abimelech  wish  his  armor-bearers  to  despatch 

him? 

225.  Why  did  the  daughters  of  Israel  lament  the  death  of  the 

daughter  of  Jephthah  four  days  in  a year  ? 

226.  How  many  Ephraimites  were  slain  in  battle  with  the  Gi- 

leadites ? 

227.  How  were  the  Ephraimites  on  one  occasion  known  from 

the  people  of  the  other  tribes  ? 

228.  How  long  were  the  children  of  Israel  under  the  Philistines  ? 

229.  How  many  Old  Testament  characters  had  their  births  an- 

nounced by  angels  ? [flame  ? 

230.  From  whose  altar  did  the  Angel  of  the  Lord  ascend  in  a 


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231.  What  was  Samson’s  riddle  and  what  were  its  conditions  ? 

232.  How  many  of  the  Philistines  did  Samson  kill  to  obtain  the 

gifts  for  the  expounders  of  his  riddle  ? 

233.  How  did  Samson  burn  the  Philistines’  corn  ? 

234.  How  many  Philistines  did  Samson  slay  with  a jaw-bone  ? 

235.  When  did  a weapon  of  destruction  become  a fountain  of 

refreshment  ? 

236.  How  did  Samson  lose  his  strength  ? 

237.  What  did  the  Philistines  do  to  punish  Samson  ? 

238.  How  did  Samson  take  revenge  upon  the  Philistines  ? 

239.  How  many  men  and  women  were  killed  in  the  fall  of  the 

building  that  was  pulled  down  by  Samson  ? 

240.  Did  Samson  slay  more  at  his  death  than  in  his  life  ? 

241.  How  many  men  of  Benjamin  were  left-handed  and  could 

sling  a stone  at  a hair-breadth  and  not  miss  ? 

242.  When  did  every  man  do  that  which  was  right  in  his  own 

eyes  ? 

243.  How  many  times  did  the  Lord  call  the  infant  Samuel  ? 

244.  How  many  Israelites  were  slain  in  the  battle  of  Ebenezer, 

when  the  Ark  of  the  Lord  was  won  by  the  Philistines  ? 

245.  What  is  the  meaning  of  the  word  Ichabod  ; by  whom, 

and  to  whom  was  it  applied  ? 

246.  How  was  the  Ark  of  the  Lord  brought  from  the  Philistines 

when  it  was  returned  to  Israel  ? 

247.  How  did  the  Lord  discomfort  the  Philistines  in  answer  to 

Samuel’s  prayer  ? 

248.  Why  did  the  Israelites  ask  for  a king  ? 

249.  Whose  daughters  did  God  say  should  become  confee* 

tioners,  cooks,  and  bakers  ? 

250.  What  was  the  early  Bible  name  for  prophet  ? 

251.  What  were  the  three  signs  by  the  prediction  of  which 

Samuel  confirmed  his  anointing  of  Saul  ? 

252.  What  was  the  condition  upon  which  Nahash  would  make 

peace  with  the  people  of  Jabesh-Gilead  ? 

253.  How  many  instances  are  there  on  Bible  record  of  rain 

being  sent  in  answer  to  prayer  ? 

254.  How  did  God  signify  His  displeasure  when  the  Jews  asked 

for  a king  ? 


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255.  In  what  instance  did  God  send  rain  as  a sign  of  his  dis 

pleasure  against  Israel  ? 

256.  Why  had  the  Philistines  no  smith  in  Israel  ? 

257.  How  did  the  Israelites  sharpen  their  agricultural  imple- 

ments ? 

258.  Where  do  we  find  the  rending  of  a garment  was  the  pro- 

phecy of  the  downfall  of  a king  ? 

259.  What  was  the  present  sent  to  Saul,  King  of  Israel,  by  Jesse, 

the  Bethlehemite  ? 

260.  What  was  the  height  of  the  giant  Goliath  ? 

261.  What  four  instances  have  we  of  caves  being  used  as  places 

of  refuge  ? 

262.  Give  an  instance  of  the  avowed  foreknowledge  of  God  of 

events  which  would  come  to  pass  under  certain  circum- 
stances, but  which  never  did  come  to  pass,  because  these 
circumstances  did  not  come  to  pass  ? 

263.  How  did  David  show  Saul  that  he  had  him  at  his  mercy  ? 

264.  How  many  instances  have  we  of  God  sending  sleep  on 

individuals  ? 

265.  How  long  did  David  dwell  in  the  country  of  the  Philis- 

tines ? 

266.  How  long  did  David  reign  over  Judah  ? 

267.  What  verse  in  the  Bible  gives  us  David’s  age  ? 

268.  By  what  peculiar  signal  were  the  Israelites  to  know  when 

to  commence  the  attack  on  the  Philistines  at  the  valley 
of  Rephaim  ? 

269.  How  long  was  the  Ark  in  the  house  of  Obededom  ? 

270.  Where  is  it  recorded  that  the  Jews  were  to  be  God’s  chosen 

people  for  ever  ? 

271.  How  many  Syrian  horsemen  fell  in  battle  with  David  ? 

272.  Quote  the  exact  words  of  the  oldest  letter  recorded  in  the 

Scriptures  ? 

273.  By  whom  and  to  whom  was  the  first  letter  written  ? 

274.  On  what  occasion  did  Absalom  have  his  brother  slain  ? 

275.  What  was  the  weight  of  Absalom’s  annual  growth  of  hair  ? 

276.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  the  only  reference  to  a ferry-boat 

found  ? [minated  ? 

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278.  What  songs  are  mentioned  in  the  Bible  besides  Solomon’s? 

279.  Where  are  recorded  the  last  words  of  the  Psalmist  David  ? 

280.  Where  have  we  a list  of  David’s  thirty-seven  mighty  men? 

281.  How  did  Satan  tempt  David  ? 

282.  How  long  did  the  pestilence  sent  to  punish  David  last  ? 

283.  David  in  vain  glory  numbered  the  people,  and  for  a pun- 

ishment what  did  he  choose,  and  what  was  the  conse- 
quence ? 

284.  How  did  David  save  Jerusalem  from  being  destroyed  by  a 

pestilence  ? 

285.  When  was  it  said  that  every  man  dwelt  under  his  vine 

and  under  his  fig-tree  ? 

286.  How  many  horsemen  did  Solomon  have  V 

287.  What  people  are  stated  to  have  been  most  clever  in  ancient 

times  in  cutting  down  timber  ? 

288.  How  was  the  timber  used  in  Solomon’s  temple  conveyed 

to  Jerusalem  ? 

289.  How  did  it  come  to  pass  that  there  was  the  sound  of  no 

hammer  or  tool  of  iron  heard  in  the  building  of  Solomon’s 
Temple  ? 

290.  How  long  was  the  temple  building,  and  in  what  year  was 

it  commenced  ? 

291.  How  long  was  Solomon  building  his  own  house  ? 

292.  What  names  did  Solomon  give  to  the  two  pillars  in  the 

porch  of  the  temple  ? 

293.  How  did  God  manifest  His  presence  at  the  dedication  of 

the  temple  ? 

294.  How  many  times  did  God  appear  to  Solomon  ? 

295.  In  God’s  covenant  with  Solomon  what  prophecy  was 

uttered  ? 

296.  In  the  construction  of  Solomon’s  works  what  relation  did 

Gentiles  and  Israelites  bear  to  him  ? 

297.  What  report  was  circulated  which  led  a traveller  to  visit 

Jerusalem  to  see  if  it  was  true  ? 

298.  What  was  the  value  of  gold  presented  to  Solomon  in  on* 

year  ? 

299.  How  were  the  vast  number  of  presents  conveyed  te 

Solomon  ? 


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300.  What  was  the  cost  of  a chariot  and  of  a horse  in  the  days 

of  Solomon  ? 

301.  When  was  the  rending  of  a new  garment  typical  of  the 

division  of  a kingdom  ? 

302.  What  led  to  the  division  of  the  kingdom  of  Israel  ? 

303.  What  wild  beast  was  employed  by  God  to  punish  a dis- 

obedient prophet  ? 

304.  What  biscuit  of  modern  use  is  mentioned  in  the  Bible  ? 

305.  Where  is  it  recorded  that  rain  was  prevented  in  answer  to 

prayer  ? 

306.  On  what  occasion  did  God  employ  birds  as  messengers  of 

mercy  ? 

307.  How  many  prophets  of  Baal  met  on  Carmel  to  contest  who 

was  the  true  God  ? 

308.  How  many  instances  have  we  in  the  Bible  of  persons 

fasting  forty  days  and  forty  nights  ? 

309.  What  became  of  the  Syrians  whom  the  king  sent  to 

occupy  Samaria? 

310.  When  did  God  prove  himself  God  of  the  plain  as  well  as 

God  of  the  mountain  ? 

311.  What  battle  lasted  seven  days  and  with  what  result  ? 

312.  On  what  four  occasions  were  savage  beasts  employed  as 

instruments  of  God’s  anger  ? 

313.  What  prophet  disguised  himself  and  how  while  waiting  for 

the  King  of  Israel  ? 

314.  Who  was  falsely  accused  of  blasphemy  and  stoned  to  death  ? 

315.  What  was  Elijah’s  parting  gift  to  Elisha  ? 

316.  Where  do  we  read  that  fifty  men  set  out  in  all  directions 

to  seek  a corpse  ? 

317.  What  was  the  sum  of  money  paid  yearly  to  the  King  of 

Israel  by  Mesha,  King  of  Moab  ? 

318.  On  what  occasion  did  water  look  like  blood  ? 

319.  What  miracle  did  God  work  to  enable  a widow  to  pay  her 

debts  ? 

320.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  death  by  sunstroke  recorded  ? 

321.  When  and  where  was  meal  used  as  an  antidote  for  poison  ? 

322.  What  present  was  given  to  Gehazi  by  Naaman,  the  Syrian  ? 


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323.  How  was  a miracle  once  wrought  to  recover  a borrowed 
axe  ? 

334.  Where  do  we  find  an  account  of  all  army  being  sent  to 
take  one  man  ? 

325.  Where  it  is  recorded  that  a whole  army  was  smitten  with 

blindness  ? 

326.  During  the  seige  and  famine  of  Samaria  what  price  was 

paid  for  the  head  of  an  ass  ? 

327.  State  the  circumstances  under  which  women  ate  their  own 

children  ? 

328.  How  many  lepers  are  mentioned  as  being  outside  the 

gates  of  Samaria,  and  who  gave  warning  of  the  flight  of 
the  Syrians  ? 

329.  What  army  fled  in  confusion  when  none  pursued  ? 

330.  What  king  was  guilty  of  cruelty  to  animals  and  how  ? 

331.  How  many  resurrections  are  recorded  in  the  Old  Testa- 

ment ? 

332.  What  funeral  was  suddenly  interrupted  by  an  armed  band 

and  with  what  result  ? 

333.  What  name  was  given  by  King  Hezekiah  to  the  brazen 

serpent  which  Moses  had  made  for  the  children  of  Israel 
in  the  wilderness  ? 

334.  What  sacred  relic  divinely  appointed,  and  by  which  mir- 

acles were  worked,  was  destroyed  by  a good  king  years 
subsequently  ? 

335.  What  instrument  of  healing  became  an  occasion  of  sin  ? 

336.  What  king  was  killed  by  his  own  sons  ? 

337.  By  what  name  is  the  Mount  of  Olives  called  in  the  Boo*" 

of  Kings  ? 

338.  What  is  the  shortest  verse  in  the  Old  Testament  ? 

339.  Where  is  the  only  instance  recorded  in  Scripture  of  the 

marriage  of  a foreign  slave  to  his  master’s  daughter  f 

340.  For  what  were  the  Gadites  distinguished  ? 

341.  When  did  David  first  deliver  the  105th  Psalm  ? 

342.  What  was  the  weight  of  David’s  crown,  and  of  what  was 

it  made  ? 

348.  On  how  many  occasions  were  angels  sent  to  destroy  men? 
344.  How  was  David  instructed  in  the  pattern  of  the  temple  ? 


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345.  What  price  was  paid  for  horses  by  the  King1  of  Israel  ? 

346.  How  was  the  wood  that  built  the  temple  brought  from 

Lebanon  to  Jerusalem  ? 

347.  How  many  strangers  in  the  land  of  Israel  were  sent  to 

assist  the  servants  of  the  King  of  Tyre  in  cutting  down 
the  cedar  wood  of  Lebanon  ? 

348.  What  parts  of  the  temple  were  made  of  pure  gold  ? 

349.  What  was  found  in  the  Ark  of  the  Covenant  when  first 

brought  into  the  temple  t 

350.  At  what  part  of  the  dedication  service  was  it  that  the  clouds 

filled  the  temple  ? 

351.  What  was  the  attitude  of  Solomon  when  offering  the  con- 

secration prayer  at  the  dedication  of  the  temple  ? 

352.  On  what  occasion  did  Solomon  petition  God  to  be  favor- 

able to  his  people  in  case  they  were  ever  captured  by 
their  enemies  ? 

353.  How  did  God  show  his  acceptance  of  Solomon’s  petition  ? 

354.  What  did  God  say  he  would  make  of  the  temple  if  the 

people  forsook  him  ? 

355.  What  did  Solomon’s  ships  bring  from  Tarshish  ? 

356.  How  many  stalls  were  required  for  the  accommodation  of 

Solomon’s  horses  ? 

357.  What  was  the  Israelites  watch-word  at  the  division  of  the 

kingdom  of  Israel  ? 

358.  What  was  Asa’s  prayer  ? 

359.  What  moving  word  did  Amaziah  speak  to  Asa  and  his 

people  ? 

360.  What  did  Zedekiah  make  as  a symbol  of  coming  victory 

over  the  Syrians  ? 

361.  What  two  things  are  said  to  have  happened  by  chance — 

one  an  act  of  destruction  and  the  other  resulting  from 
neglect  ? 

362.  After  what  great  battle  was  it  that  the  men  of  Judah  were 

three  days  in  carrying  the  spoils  of  their  enemies  ? 

363.  How  was  it  that  Ahaziah,  the  youngest  son  of  Jehoram. 

came  to  the  throne  on  the  death  of  his  father  ? 

364.  For  what  purpose  was  a great  collection  taken  up  in  Judah 

and  Jerusalem  by  order  of  the  king  ? 


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865.  Where  do  we  read  of  a collection  being  taken  and  for 
what  purpose  ? [to  death  ? 

366.  How  many  instances  are  recorded  of  persons  being  stoned 

367.  What  did  Zedekiah  do  in  the  first  month  of  his  reign  ? 

368.  Where  do  we  read  of  certain  postmen  being  mocked  and 

jeered  at  when  they  delivered  the  news  ? 

369.  What  great  work  was  undertaken  by  King  Hezekiah  in 

order  to  provide  a more  abundant  supply  of  water  for 
the  city  of  Jerusalem  ? 

370.  What  wicked  king  while  attempting  to  escape,  became 

entangled  among  thorns  and  was  captured  ? 

371.  How  was  Manasseh’s  prayer  answered  ? 

372.  Give  Bible  proof  that  God  observes  the  acts  of  children  ? 

373.  Where  can  be  found  copies  of  letters  written  to  kings,  who 

wrote  them  ? 

374.  What  verse  in  the  Bible  contains  all  the  letters  of  the 

alphabet,  except  “ J ?” 

375.  The  word  “ confiscation  ” is  found  in  the  Bible  where  and 

how  is  it  used  ? 

876.  What  words  of  Shechaniah  may  be  used  by  every  sinner 
this  side  of  the  grave  ? 

377.  On  what  occasion  were  laborers  armed  and  why  ? 

378.  When  was  the  feast  of  the  tabernacle  celebrated  for  the 

first  time  after  the  death  of  Joshua  ? 

379.  During  what  long  journey  did  the  clothes  of  travellers 

not  get  old  ? 

380.  The  temple  tax  according  to  Ex.  xxx.  13  was  half  a shekel, 

what  was  the  amount  after  the  captivity  ? 

381.  How  were  citizens  chosen  by  dwellers  in  Jerusalem  after 

the  rebuilding  of  the  temple  ? 

882.  What  was  to  have  been  the  sum  of  money  paid  by  Haman 

for  the  destruction  of  the  Jews  ? 

883.  What  is  the  longest  verse  in  the  Bible  ? 

384.  How  were  letters  sent  in  the  time  of  Esther  ? 

385.  What  was  the  origin  of  the  two  days  of  Purim,  kept  as 

days  of  feasting  and  joy  by  the  Jews  ? 

386.  Why  did  Job’s  friends  sit  with  him  seven  days  and  nights 

without  speaking  ? 


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387.  Give  in  one  verse  from  the  book  of  Job  a most  significant 

description  of  the  weakness  and  vanity  of  man  ? 

388.  What  are  man’s  troubles  likened  unto  by  Job  ? 

389.  What  is  ripe  old  age  likened  unto  by  Job  ? 

390.  What  common  article  of  food  is  mentioned  by  an  in- 

spired writer  as  having  no  taste  ? 

391.  To  what  manufacturing  implements  are  man’s  days  com- 

pared ? 

392.  How  did  Job  characterize  man  that  is  born  of  woman  ? 

393.  Where  is  the  way  to  heaven  revealed  to  us  in  four  words  ? 

394.  Prove  that  the  custom  of  marking  the  boundaries  of  lands 

by  stones  and  monuments  is  of  ancient  origin  ? 

395.  What  chapter  in  the  Bible  is  remarkable  for  its  description 

of  natural  history. 

396.  Where  are  we  told  that  there  was  joy  in  the  firmament 

at  God’s  creation  ? 

397.  When  and  why  did  the  morning  stars  sing  together  ? 

398.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  it  stated  that  the  ostrich  lays  her 

eggs  in  the  sand  to  be  hatched  by  the  heat  ? 

399.  Did  Job  ever  regain  his  riches  before  his  death  ? 

400.  What  is  the  longest  book  in  the  Bible  ? 

401.  In  what  Psalm  have  we  the  godly  and  the  ungodly  con- 

trasted ? 

402.  Where  do  we  read  that  the  wicked  shall  be  turned  into 

[Sheol  f\ 

403.  Where  are  pleasures  declared  to  be  for  evermore  ? 

404.  What  is  the  most  appropriate  Psalm  to  be  read  during  a 

thunder  shower  ? 

405.  The  first  nine  words  ®f  what  Psalm  did  our  Saviour  repeat 

while  on  the  cross  ? 

406.  "What  comfort  did  David  derive  from  the  Lord  being  his 

shepherd  ? 

407.  How  did  David  comfort  himself  at  the  thought  of  his 

father  and  mother  forsaking  him  ? 

408.  How  did  David  say  the  Lord  should  be  worshipped  ? 

409.  Where  in  the  Scriptures  do  we  find  the  grandeur  of  a 

thunder  storm  depicted  ? 

410.  What  did  David  say  he  had  not  seen  during  his  long  life  ? 


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411.  What  two  words  does  the  Psalmist  use  to  describe  the 

transient  nature  of  his  stay  on  earth  ? 

412.  To  what  kind  of  a tree  does  David  liken  himself  in  the 

house  of  God  ? 

413.  Where  do  David  ask  God  to  put  his  tears  ? 

414.  What  food  is  declared  to  have  been  eaten  by  travellers  ? 

415.  What  holy  place  did  David  prefer  to  the  tents  of  wicked. 

ness  ? 

416.  Name  two  Psalms  nearly  alike  ? 

417.  What  is  the  middle  chapter  in  the  Bible  ? 

418.  What  is  the  longest  chapter  in  the  Bible  ? 

419.  What  petition  occurs  seven  times  in  one  Psalm  ? 

420.  To  what  kind  of  a sheep  did  David  liken  himself  ? 

421.  How  will  they  reap  who  have  sown  in  tears  ? 

422.  What  is  promised  to  him  who  goes  forth  weeping  and  bear- 

ing precious  seed  ? 

423.  How  long  did  David  say  he  would  sing  unto  the  Lord  ? 

424.  Quote  two  verses  that  give  the  Bible  description  of  the 

philosopher  ? 

425.  What  warnings  do  the  Scriptures  give  to  avoid  bad  com- 

pany ? 

426.  Prove  from  the  Bible  that  afflictions  sent  to  the  people  of 

God  are  marked  with  the  Heavenly  Father’s  love  ? 

427.  Whose  ways  are  represented  as  “pleasantness  ” and  her 

paths  as  “ peace.” 

428.  What  is  said  to  lead  us  when  we  go,  to  keep  us  when  we 

sleep,  and  to  talk  with  us  when  we  wake  ? 

429.  What  may  a man  expect,  according  to  Proverbs,  who  takes 

fire  in  his  bosom  ? 

430.  What  is  it  that  makes  its  possessor  truly  rich  ? 

431.  Upon  what  does  the  success  of  a nation  chiefly  depend  ? 

432.  What  is  a greater  conquest  than  taking  a city  ? 

433.  What  do  the  Scriptures  say  surpasses  in  greatness  the 

hero  who  conquers  his  enemies  ? 

434.  What  is  harder  to  be  won  than  a strong  city  ? 

435.  In  what  way  does  Solomon  say  a child  should  be  trained  f 

436.  What  reward  does  the  Bible  promise  a man  diligent  in 

business  ? 


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437.  Where  is  an  unfaithful  friend  said  to  be  like  a broken  tooth 

and  a foot  out  of  joint  ? 

438.  What  is  good  news  from  a far  country  like  ? 

439.  What  two  places  are  said  to  be  never  full  ? 

440.  What  contrast  in  courage  is  there  between  the  righteons 

and  the  wicked  ? [a  duty  ? 

441.  Prove  from  the  Scriptures  that  confession  of  sin  to  God  is 

442.  What  four  things  are  mentioned  as  small  but  very  wise  ? 

443.  Where  is  the  only  mention  of  churmng  butter  in  the 

Scriptures  ? 

444.  What  sentence  composed  of  three  words  appears  no  less 

than  25  times  in  one  book  of  the  Bible,  and  forms  the 
chief  thought  of  it  ? [rivers  ? 

445.  What  one  verse  refers  to  the  source,  flow,  and  return  of 

446.  What  does  the  Bible  say  is  better  than  precious  ointment  ? 

447.  To  what  does  the  Bible  liken  the  laughter  of  a fool  ? 

448.  In  what  war  are  we  told  all  must  serve  ? 

449.  What  is  the  summary  of  man’s  duty  as  given  in  Eccle- 

siastes ? 

450.  In  what  books  are  neither  the  words  “ God  ” or  “ Lord  ” 

found  ? 

451.  Describe  in  three  words  the  power  of  love  ? 

452.  What  cannot  be  quenched  with  water  or  drowned  with 

floods  ? 

453.  For  what  three  things  was  Bashan  renowned  ? 

454.  What  is  the  Bible’s  list  of  a ladies’  wardrobe  ? 

455.  Where  is  it  foretold  that  the  Lord  would  take  away  as 

plunder  the  whole  toilet  of  the  women  of  Jerusalem  ? 

456.  What  is  the  longest  word  in  the  Bible  ? 

457.  The  water  tinkles  into  the  pool  of  Shiloah  so  softly  that  it 

cannot  be  heard,  travellers  have  remarked  this.  What 
Scripture  does  this  confirm  ? 

458.  Give  a text  from  the  Old  Testament  which  contains  a rea- 

son why  “ we  should  fear  those  who  kill  the  body  ? 

459.  Which  of  the  Prophets  represents  the  deliverance  by  the 

Messiah  and  the  final  victory  of  God’s  people  over  the 
world,  as  a repetition  of  Israel’s  passage  through  the  Red 
Sea? 


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460.  What  sin  does  the  Prophet  Isaiah  say  was  the  cause  of  the 

destruction  of  Moab  ? 

461.  On  what  occasion  were  messengers  despatched  in  vessels 

made  of  bulrushes  ? 

462.  What  are  the  words  of  the  glutton  as  given  in  Isaiah  ? 

463.  Quote  a passage  from  which  it  would  appear  that  in  olden 

time  beacons  were  used  on  the  tops  of  hills  as  signals  or 
land  marks  ? 

464.  Quote  a verse  from  Isaiah  in  which  a three-fold  office  of 

Christ  is  enumerated  ? 

465.  Where  is  the  growth  of  nettles  mentioned  as  a mark  of 

desolation  ? 

466.  What  two  chapters  in  the  Bible  are  nearly  alike  ? 

467.  What  is  the  Bible  remedy  for  boils,  and  what  king  made 

use  of  it  ? 

468.  To  what  small  things  are  nations  before  God  compared  ? 

469.  What  is  promised  to  those  who  wait  on  the  Lord  ? 

470.  Of  whom  does  God  speak  as  “ my  friend  ?” 

471.  Where  in  the  Bible  do  we  find  God’s  promise  to  supply 

the  temporal  wants  of  his  people  ?* 

472.  Prove  from  the  Bible  that  God  alone  (and  not  priests)  can 

forgive  sin  ? 

473.  To  whom  does  God  say  there  is  no  peace  ? 

474.  In  what  do  we  all  resemble  sheep  according  to  the  Bible  ? 

475.  Can  there  be  found  in  God’s  word  a promise  to  the  wicked  ? 

476.  In  what  respectdo  we  all  resemble  a leaf  ? 

477.  Where  is  the  promise  that  human  life  shall  be  prolonged 

at  the  millenium  as  before  the  flood  ? 

478.  What  birds  are  referred  to  in  the  Scriptures  as  birds  of 

passage  ? 

479.  What  garment  was  hid  in  a rock  on  the  bank  of  a river  ? 

480.  With  what  was  the  sin  of  Judah  written  ? 

481.  What  was  written  with  a pen  of  iron  and  with  the  point  of 

a diamond? 

482.  Prove  from  the  Scriptures  the  sin  and  folly  of  leaning  on 

human  help  in  time  of  trouble  ? 

483.  What  description  is  given  of  the  character  of  the  heart  in 

Jeremiah? 


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184.  Give  instances  of  a single  person  being  called  by  different 
names  ? 

486.  For  what  purpose  did  Jeremiah  use  the  type  of  good  and 
bad  figs  ? 

486.  How  many  instances  have  we  in  the  Old  Testament  of  un- 

godly persons  desiring  the  prayers  of  the  righteous  ? 

487.  Where  in  the  Old  Testament  are  we  told  that  God  gave  im 

structions  for  the  concealment  of  certain  things  ? 

488.  For  what  purpose  did  Jeremiah  hide  stones  in  the  clay 

near  the  house  of  Pharaoh,  king  of  Egypt  ? 

489.  Where  can  the  prophetical  accounts  be  found  of  the  mode 

by  which  Babylon  was  taken  by  the  Medes  and  Persians  ? 

490.  Where  in  the  Bible  does  it  say  “ it  is  good  for  a man  that 

he  bear  the  yoke  in  his  youth.” 

491.  What  four  chapters  in  the  Bible  are  written  in  the  acrostic 

form,  each  verse  beginning  with  a letter  of  the  Hebrew 
alphabet  in  rotation  ? 

492.  Where  is  it  distinctively  predicted  that  no  one  shall  ob- 

tain strength  by  or  in  sin  ? 

493.  From  the  book  of  Ezekiel  give  a promise  clearly  showing 

that  that  which  is  a misfortune  to  individuals  is  a benefit 
to  the  church  ? 

494.  On  what  occasion  did  God  forbid  all  funeral  pomp  and 

grief  ? 

495.  What  sin  is  mentioned  as  having  caused  the  destruction 

of  Tyre  ? 

496.  Give  the  names  of  nine  different  stones  mentioned  in  one 

verse  ? [one  ? 

497.  By  whom  were  two  sticks  miraculously  united  and  became 

498.  What  is  the  meaning  of  Jehovah  Shammah  ? 

499.  How  many  and  what  are  the  greater  prophets  ? 

500.  What  Scriptural  examples  have  we  of  early  piety  ? 

501.  When  were  sheriffs  or  officers  of  the  law  first  mentioned 

in  the  Bible  and  how  employed  ? 

502.  How  many  lords  of  the  land  were  entertained  at  the  feast 

of  Belshazzar  ? 

503.  What  was  the  interpretation  of  the  writing  on  the  wall 

at  Belshazzar’s  feast  ? 


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504.  How  many  Old  Testament  prophecies  are  there  of  the  time 

Christ  should  appear  ? 

505.  In  what  book,  chapter  and  verse  is  mention  made  of  the 

archangel  Michael  ? 

506.  Quote  a passage  from  which  it  appears  that  the  prophets 

did  not  always  understand  the  meaning  of  the  visions 
they  saw  ? 

507.  What  language  is  ascribed  in  Hosea  to  be  uttered  by  those 

who  have  rejected  God  ? 

508.  On  what  occasion  are  we  told  that  the  sun  shall  be  turned 

mto  darkness  and  the  moon  into  blood  ? 

509.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  the  constellation  of  Orion  mentioned 

besides  the  book  of  Job  ? 

510.  How  many  instances  are  recorded  that  sailors  called  upon 

God  to  avert  a storm  ? 

511.  How  many  instances  of  casting  lots  are  recorded  ? 

512.  What  was  the  message  Jonah  took  and  preached  at 

Nineveh  ? 

513.  Give  instances  of  God  repenting  or  witholding  the  execu- 

tion of  a decree  ? 

514.  What  plant  was  miraculously  created  and  destroyed  in 

one  night  ? 

515.  Where  is  it  recorded  that  “nations  shall  learn  war  no 

more  ? ” 

516.  Where  do  we  find  that  people  will  some  day  “beat  their 

swords  into  plowshares  ? ” 

517.  What  beautiful  description  of  a peaceful  condition  of  a 

country  is  given  by  one  of  the  prophets  ? 

518.  Where  is  it  recorded  that  “the  just  shall  five  by  faith  ?” 

519.  Where  do  we  find  that  the  earth  will  be  filled  with  the 

knowledge  of  the  Lord  ? 

520.  Give  the  works  in  which  the  removal  of  unclean  cloths 

is  spoken  of  as  a sign  of  the  forgiveness  of  sin  f 

521.  Where  do  we  find  these  words  “not  by  might,  not  by 

power,  but  by  my  spirit,  saith  the  Lord  of  hosts  ?” 

522.  Where  in  the  Bible  do  we  find  the  mention  of  “ Boy  ” and 

“ Giri  ” in  the  same  verse  ! 


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523.  Where  is  the  prophecy  recorded  that  the  Jews  will  one  day 

repent  the  death  of  the  Messiah  ? 

524.  Show  that  to  die  childless  was  regarded  by  the  Jews  as  a 

very  bitter  calamity  ? 

525.  Name  in  their  order  the  minor  prophets  ? 

526.  What  is  the  first  and  last  of  the  prophetical  books  ? 

527.  When  and  where  will  there  not  be  room  enough  to  receive 

the  blessing  ? 

528.  What  three  remarkable  predictions  are  recorded  in  the 

last  chapter  of  the  Old  Testament  I 


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PERTAINING  TO 


3STEW  TESTAMENT  TIHITTG-S- 


Answers  Page  71  of  Key. 


1 . What  title  did  our  Saviour  bear  that  indicated  He  was 

both  God  and  man  $ . 

2.  For  what  is  the  village  of  Bhfhlehem  noted  ? 

3.  On  what  occasion  did  an  angW  notify  a traveler  that  the 

king  of  a neighboring  country  was  dead  ? 

4.  What  does  the  Bible  say  will  be  the  Christian’s  reward 

after  death  ? 

5.  Where  is  the  earth  mentioned  as  God’s  footstool  ? 

6.  What  passage  in  the  New  Testament  plainly  states  that 

God  takes  care  of  our  temporal  wants  ? 

Where  do  we  find  the  statement  that  the  “ hairs  of  oiw| 
head  are  all  numbered  ” ? 

What  words  found  In  Matthew  are  also  found  in  the 
twelfth  chapter  of  Isaiah?  , 

What  is  the  only  unpardonable  sinl  v 

What  office  will  the  angels  per  format  the  Judgment  day  ? 
In  one  word  name  a precious  pearfewith  which  no 
possession  on  earth  can  be%r  a comp^bon  ? 

Prove  from  the  Old  and  New  Testament  thatitlie  the  cus- 


7. 

8. 
9. 

10. 

11. 


12. 


tom  of  celebrating  birthdays  is  ancient  ? 


13.  Which  of  Christ’s  miracles  are  miracles  of  creation  ? 

14.  What  is  the  greatest  standard  of  value  in  the  Bible  ? 

15.  How  many  times  did  Christ  close  the  ter 

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16.  On  what  occasion  did  Christ  answer  a question  by  asking 

another  ? 

17.  What  is  declared  to  be  the  first  and  great  commandment  ? 

18.  What  is  declared  to  be  the  second  great  commandment  ? 

19.  What  hangs  on  the  two  great  commandments  as  an- 

nounced by  our  Saviour  ? 

20.  In  what  chapter  of  Matthew  have  we  a description  of  the 

last  Judgment  ? 

21.  For  how  long  was  there  darkness  over  the  whole  land 

when  our  Saviour  was  crucified  ? 

22.  What  was  the  parting  promise  of  our  Saviour  ? 

23.  What  power  was  imparted  to  the  twelve  disciples  ? 

24.  What  miracle  was  performed  by  the  utterance  of  two 

words  ? 

25.  What  miracle  was  performed  by  the  utterance  of  one 

word  ? 

26.  On  what  two  occasions  did  Jesus  manifest  displeasure? 

27.  What  great  honor  did  Christ  confer  upon  Mary  Magda- 

lene after  His  resurrection  ? 

28.  What  great  command  did  Christ  give  his  disciples  after 

His  resurrection  ? 

29.  When  Paul  handled  the  snake  (Acts  xxviii.  3),  what 

assertion  of  Christ’s  was  proven  ? 

30.  What  is  the  longest  chapter  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

31.  On  what  occasions  were  messages  brought  to  this  world 

by  the  Archangel  Gabriel  ? 

32.  By  what  expression  did  the  virgin  Mary  acknowledge 

herself  a sinner  ? 

33.  Where  are  the  words  4 4 writing-table  ” used  ? 

34.  What  remarkable  event  was  first  made  known  by  shep- 

herds ? 

35.  What  did  the  Jews  endeavor  to  do  to  Christ  after  hearing 

his  first  sermon  ? 

36.  In  what  language  did  the  devil  preach  a short  sermon  to 

Christ? 

37.  Prove  St.  James’  assertion  “The  devils  also  believe,” 

James  ii.  9,  in  Christ’s  divinity  ? 


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38.  What  three  things  does  the  Lord  cite  as  requisite  for  the 

bringing  forth  of  good  fruit  ? 

39.  In  what  respect  does  the  Lord’s  prayer  differ  as  given  by 

St.  Matthew  and  St.  Luke  ? 

40.  Prove  from  the  Scriptures  that  God  hears  and  answers  the 

cry  of  his  children  ? 

41.  Where  did  curiosity  of  the  eye  through  the  mercy  of  God 

lead  to  the  belief  of  the  heart  ? 

42.  What  prominent  historical  facts  centre  about  Jericho  ? 

43.  On  what  two  occasions  did  Christ  receive  the  assistance  of 

angels  ? 

44.  An  unexampled  sorrow  was  betokened  by  a word  used  only 

once  in  the  New  Testament.  Name  the  passage  ? 

45.  On  what  occasion  did  Christ  command  those  who  loved 

Him  to  mourn  ? 

46.  What  memorable  event  took  place  at  Calvary  ? 

47.  What  was  the  superscription  written  over  the  cross,  and 

in  what  languages  ? 

48.  What  three  portions  of  the  Old  Testament  does  the 

Saviour  say  contained  predictions  concerning  himself  ? 

49.  What  does  the  “divine”  apostle  style  those  who  would 

not  be  illuminated  ? 

50.  In  what  verse  is  Christ  spoken  of  as  a successor  and  also 

as  a predecessor  ? 

51.  At  what  place  did  Christ  perform  His  first  miracle  ? 

52.  Quote  the  most  precious  statement  in  the  Bible  ? 

53.  Locate  Enon  and  for  what  is  it  celebrated^? 

54.  Where  and  by  whom  is  the  word  of  God  called  a well  of 

water  ? 

55.  Give  an  instance  in  the  New  Testament  where  a man  was 

dependent  for  his  recovery  upon  human  help  and 
sympathy  ? 

56.  Give  the  text  in  which  our  Lord  himself  distinguishes 

between  His  divine  and  numan  sonship  ? 

57.  Describe  in  five  words  the  journey  every  Christian  has 

accomplished  ? 

58.  What  test  does  the  apostle  John  give  by  which  we  may 

know  the  children  of  God  I 


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59.  What  one  word  was  employed  by  Christ  to  designate  the 
separation  from  God  ? 

00.  Where  have  we  the  guide  to  heaven  in  three  words  ? 

61.  Prove  that  even  in  the  presence  of  the  Lord  Jesus  salva- 

tion was  voluntary  ? 

62.  In  what  way  does  Christ  say  we  may  know  the  truth  of 

His  doctrines  ? 

63.  On  what  two  occasions  were  men  not  able  to  answer 

Christ  ? 

04.  By  what  act  does  a man  lose  his  personal  freedom  ? 

65.  Where  have  we  the  issue  of  performing  duty  given  in 

two  words  ? 

66.  Quote  the  Saviour’s  language  in  reference  to  the  resur- 

rection ? 

67.  What  is  the  shortest  verse  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

08.  How  many  resurrections  are  recorded  in  the  New  Testa- 

ment ? 

09.  What  are  the  only  two  recorded  acts  of  the  apostle  Philip  ? 

70.  What  test  of  discipleship  did  Jesus  give  ? 

71.  The  words  “Jesus  Christ”  are  placed  together  only  once 

in  the  Gospels.  Where  ? 

72.  Where  is  our  Lord’s  first  recorded  act  of  intercession  ? 

73.  Where  have  we  an  instance  of  certain  officers  and  gods 

falling  backward  when  they  were  confronted  by  their 
victim  ? 

74.  Before  how  many  tribunals  was  our  Saviour  brought, 

before  His  apprehension  ? 

75.  Quote  the  precise  words  of  our  Saviour  the  first  time  he 

was  smitten  on  the  face  ? 

76.  For  the  garments  of  what  two  persons  were  lots  cast  ? 

77.  How  many  and  what  are  the  recorded  sayings  of  our 

Saviour  while  on  the  cross  ? 

78  On  what  three  occasions  is  mention  made  of  Nicodemus  ? 

79.  What  was  the  first  and  last  miracle  wrought  by  the 

Saviour  ? 

80.  On  what  occasion  did  our  Lord  check  the  undue  curiosity 

of  one  of  his  disciples  ? 


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81.  Why  did  Christ  so  forcibly  press  his  identity  on  his 

disciples  after  His  resurrection  ? 

82.  Give  instances  to  prove  that  our  Lord’s  body,  after  the 

resurrection  was  endowed  with  other  powers  than  it  had 
before  ? 

83.  On  what  occasion  did  the  voice  of  the  Holy  Ghost  sound 

like  a “rushing mighty  wind ” 

84.  On  what  occasion  was  there  such  spiritual  happiness 

among  the  people  that  wicked  men  mocked  and  said, 
“ They  are  full  of  new  wine  ” ? 

85.  What  was  the  first  instance  of  the  execution  of  Divine 

justice  under  the  new  dispensation  ? 

86.  What  was  the  charge  brought  against  Stephen,  the  first 

Christian  martyr  ? 

87.  What  evidence  have  we  to  prove  that  Jesus  was  seen  after 

His  ascension  ? 

88.  How  many  times  is  it  recorded  of  our  Saviour  as 

“seated”  on  the  right  hand  of  God  and  how  many  as 
“standing”  ? 

89.  Where  in  the  Bible  is  St.  Paul  first  mentioned  ? 

90.  Only  one  instance  is  found  in  the  Bible  where  the  name 

of  the  street  is  mentioned.  Where  ? 

91.  Locate  Joppa,  and  for  what  is  it  noted  ? 

92.  Easter  is  mentioned  but  once  in  the  Bible.  Where  and 

under  what  circumstances  ? 

93.  What  New  Testament  instances  have  we  of  miraculous 

light ! 

94.  Mention  a quotation  in  the  New  Testament  where  the 

exact  place  in  the  Old  Testament  from  which  it  is  taken 
is  given  ? 

95.  Where  is  the  first  instance  of  church  letters  being  used  ? 

96.  What  was  the  cause  of  the  quarrel  between  Paul  and 

Barnabas  ? 

97.  Where  have  we  conditions  of  salvation  expressed  in  six 

words  ? 

98.  Where  have  we  the  result  of  performing  our  duty  given 

in  four  words  ? 


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99.  What  missionary  in  a foreign  country  found  an  altar 
erected  to  his  God,  and  what  inscription  was  thereon  ? 

100.  How  was  it  that  two  Roman  Jews  were  found  by  an 

apostle  in  Greece  ? 

101.  For  what  is  Ephesus  noted  ? 

102.  Where  have  we  the  means  of  obtaining  salvation  expressed 

in  three  words  ? 

103.  Where  do  we  find  in  St.  Paul’s  own  words  an  account  of 

his  conversion  ? 

104.  A Roman  captain  on  releasing  a prisoner  endeavored  to 

impress  him  with  the  fact  that  he  owed  his  release  to 
him.  What  reply  did  the  captive  give  ? 

105.  Define  the  individual  creeds  of  the  Pharisees  and  Sad- 

ducees,  as  they  are  given  in  the  words  of  St.  Paul  ? 

106.  What  was  the  oath  by  which  forty  Jews  bound  themselves 

to  kill  an  apostle  ? 

107.  Give  a Scriptural  example  of  religious  convictions  being 

stifled  ? 

108.  To  what  religious  sect  did  St.  Paul  belong  ? 

109.  In  what  one  verse  do  the  words  of  Jesus  Christ  give  a 

complete  plan  and  draught  of  the  New  Testament 
ministry  ? 

110.  Where  do  we  find  glorious  representation  of  a truly  Divine 

ordination  to  the  Christian  ministry  ? 

111.  When  did  276  men  partake  of  a joyful  meal  under  extreme 

peril  ? 

112.  What  island  in  the  Mediterranean  was  the  scene  of  many 

miracles  by  St.  Paul  ? 

113.  How  long  did  St.  Paul  dwell  in  his  own  hired  house  at 

Rome  ? 

114.  In  three  words  give  the  character  of  the  Christian  hope  ? 

115.  Where  have  we  the  essence  of  Gospel  doctrine  expressed 

in  six  words  ? 

116.  Where  in  the  New  Testament  is  found  a passage  in  which 

Divine  justice  is  called  the  highest  power  in  the  affairs 
of  men  ? 

117.  What  is  the  only  revenge  permitted  by  the  Christian 

faith  ? 


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118.  What  one  word  in  Scripture  is  said  to  contain  the  whole 

law  ? 

119.  Where  is  the  Bible  inventory  of  the  Christian’s  treasure  ? 

120.  What  are  we  told  in  the  Scripture  to  covet  ? 

121.  Where  have  we  the  spirit  of  the  Gospel  doctrine  expressed 

in  three  words  ? 

122.  How  is  it  expressed  that  there  were  more  than  20  believers 

at  the  time  of  our  Lord’s  ascension  ? 

123.  How  many  times  and  to  whom  did  Jesus  appear  after  the 

resurrection  ? 

124.  By  what  four  names  are  Christians  called  in  the  Bible  ? 

125.  What  is  the  specified  time  required  to  raise  the  dead  ? 

126.  Prove  that  the  Church  of  Corinth  had  not  adopted  the 

practice  of  the  Church  at  Jerusalem  with  regard  to  a 
community  of  goods  and  one  common  purse  ? 

127.  Where  is  the  word  of  God  called  a mirror  and  why  ? 

128.  In  what  one  point  does  Christ  as  man  differ  from  man- 

kind in  general  ? 

129.  Prove  from  the  Scripture  that  it  is  the  duty  of  a church 

to  support  its  ministers  ? 

130.  Give  one  word  used  by  the  apostle  Paul  to  designate  those 

who  are  living  by  faith  ? 

131.  Which  of  the  early  Christian  churches  set  the  brightest 

example  of  liberality  ? 

132.  What  church  did  St.  Paul  declare  he  never  visited  ? 

133.  What  three  things  do  the  Scriptures  say  God  cannot  do  % 

134.  Why  is  the  Bible  called  the  word  of  God  when  it  was 

written  by  men  ? 

135.  Prove  from  the  Bible  the  necessity  of  the  new  birth  ? 

136.  What  are  angels,  and  how  are  they  employed  ? 

137.  Where  is  the  word  of  God  called  a sword,  and  why  ? 

138.  On  what  three  occasions  are  we  expressly  told  “Jesun 

wept  ” ? 

139.  What  were  the  contents  of  the  Ark  of  the  covenant? 

140.  What  texts  prove  that  our  Lord  when  on  earth  had  body 

soul  and  spirit  ? 

141.  Where  is  the  word  of  God  compared  to  a looking-glass  ? 

142.  What  is  mentioned  in  the  Bible  as  the  “royal  law ” l 


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143.  In  what  chapter  are  we  told  that  faith  without  works  is  of 

no  avail  ? 

144.  Mention  a passage  in  the  New  Testament  where  it  states 

that  every  kind  of  beast  and  serpent  is  capable  of  being 
tamed  ? 

145.  Where  is  the  word  of  God  called  milk,  and  why  ? 

146.  What  is  the  Bible  ornament  of  a Christian  woman  ? 

147.  Quote  three  words  that  denote  the  whole  of  the  doctrine 

of  Christ  as  a commandment  to  be  believed  and 
preached  ? 

148.  Where  is  it  stated  that  a thousand  years  in  God’s  sight  is 

as  one  day  ? 

149.  What  is  the  shortest  book  in  the  Bible  ? 

150.  How  many  books  in  the  Bible  have  only  one  chapter  ? 

151.  What  does  the  Bible  tell  us  to  contend  earnestly  for  ? 

152.  What  is  the  longest  name  applied  to  the  Almighty  ? 

153.  Our  Saviour  in  three  words  gives  a most  awful  description 

of  what  city  ? 

154.  How  many  and  what  things  are  we  told  to  hold  fast  ? 

155.  Give  a solemn  declaration  made  by  our  Saviour  to  one 

who  led  a wicked  life  under  a false  representation  of 
piety  ? 

156.  On  what  occasions  are  the  inhabitants  of  heaven  called 

upon  to  rejoice  ? 

157.  Whose  songs  are  mentioned  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

158.  Where  will  the  great  feast  of  the  marriage  supper  of  the 

Lamb  be  spread  ? 

159.  What  is  the  longest  verse  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

160.  Where  is  the  passage  found  in  which  the  angels  are  said 

to  be  fellow-workers  with  mankind  ? 

161.  What  was  the  last  invitation  of  our  Saviour,  and  the  cir- 

cumstances connected  with  it  ? 

162.  What  is  the  last  prayer  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? By  whom 

and  for  what  ? 

163.  Why  do  you  (or  Christians)  believe  the  Bible  to  be  the 

word  of  God  ? 


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PERTAINING  TO 

OLD  TESTAMENT ; 

TIME,  QUANTITY  -A-UNTID  T^rTTTvrRE'R 

Answers  Page  81  of  Key. 

1.  Which,  day  of  the  creation  was  appointed  as  a day  of  rest  ? 

2.  How  many  year’s  warning*  did  God  give  the  people  of  the 

old  world  before  sending  the  flood  ? 

3.  What  was  the  length  in  feet  of  Noah’s  Ark  ? 

4.  How  many  days  were  given  to  Noah,  his  family,  the  beasts 

and  fowls  to  repair  to  and  enter  the  ark  ? 

5.  How  long  was  Noah  in  building  the  ark  ? 

6.  How  were  the  animals  and  fowls  to  repair  to  the  ark  ? 

7.  How  long  was  Noah  and  his  family  in  the  ark  ? 

8.  How  many  times  did  Abraham  plead  for  Sodom  ? 

9.  How  many  years  did  Jacob  serve  for  both  Leah  and 

Rachel  ? 

10.  How  old  was  Joseph  when  his  brethren  sold  him  to  slavery  ? 

11.  What  was  the  interpretation  of  the  seven  fat  cows  and  the 

seven  good  ears  of  corn  concerning  Pharaoh’s  dream  ? 

12.  How  many  years  of  plenty  preceded  the  years  of  famine 

in  Egypt  ? 

13.  How  many  years  did  Jacob  live  in  Egypt  ? 

14.  How  long  a time  was  required  by  the  Egyptians  for  em- 

balming the  dead  ? 

15.  How  long  was  the  infant  Moses  hidden  to  escape  the  death 

edict  of  Pharoah  ? 


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16.  How  many  sisters  had  the  wife  of  Moses  ? 

17.  How  old  was  Moses  when  he  stood  before  Pharaoh  ? 

18.  How  long  did  the  first  Egyptian  plague  last  ? 

19.  On  what  day  of  the  month  was  the  Passover  appointed  to 

be  kept  ? 

20.  For  how  many  days  were  the  Hebrews  to  eat  unleavened 

bread  in  preparing  for  the  feast  of  the  Passover  ? 

21.  How  many  feasts  were  observed  each  year  by  the  Jews  ? 

22.  How  long  did  the  children  of  Israel  sojourn  in  Egypt  ? 

23.  How  many  Egyptian  chariots  of  war,  in  their  pursuit  of 

the  Israelites,  were  lost  in  the  Red  Sea  ? 

24.  How  long  did  the  Israelites  journey  in  the  wilderness  be' 

fore  they  found  water  ? 

25.  What  is  the  estimate  of  the  amount  of  manna  the  Israelites 

gathered  every  day  while  in  the  wilderness  ? 

26.  How  long  did  the  Israelites  feed  upon  honey  (manna)  ? 

27.  How  long  was  a Hebrew  slave  required  to  serve  in  order 

to  regain  his  freedom  ? 

28.  How  long  were  young  animals  required  to  be  kept  with 

the  mother  ? 

29.  How  long  did  the  cloud  cover  the  mount  before  God  spake 

to  Moses  ? 

80,  How  long  was  Moses  on  the  mount  before  God  called  him  ? 

31.  How  long  did  Moses  remain  in  the  mountain  with  God  ? 

32.  For  how  many  days  were  Aaron’s  sons  to  put  on  holy 

garments  ? 

33.  How  many  idolatrous  worshippers  of  the  golden  calf  were 

put  to  death  by  the  order  of  Moses  ? 

34.  How  often  and  how  long  was  Moses  on  Mount  Sinai  con- 

versing with  God  ? 

35.  How  many  times  was  the  man  who  was  to  be  cleansed 

from  his  leprosy,  sprinkled  ? 

36.  How  long  a time  was  required  to  elapse,  according  to  the 

law  of  Moses,  before  the  Israelites  might  gather  the  fruit 
of  a young  tree  ? 

37.  On  what  occasion  was  there  to  be  a blowing  of  trumpets 

among  the  Israelites  ? 

$8.  How  long  did  the  Feast  of  the  tabernacle  last  ? 


TIME,  QUANTITY  AND  NUMBER. 


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39.  For  how  many  clays  were  the  Jews  to  continue  the  offer • 

mg  made  by  tire  ? 

40.  How  often  did  the  year  of  Jubilee  occur  ? 

41.  What  did  the  Israelites  eat  in  the  seventh  year  during 

which  they  neither  sowed  nor  reaped  ? 

42.  At  what  age  were  the  Levites  no  longer  allowed  to  work 

in  the  tabernacle  ? 

43.  How  many  elders  did  the  Lord  command  Moses  to  select 

to  assist  him  to  govern  the  Israelites  ? 

44.  How  many  feet  deep  did  the  quails  fall  around  the  tents 

of  Israel  ? 

45.  How  long  was  Hebron  in  Canaan  built  before  Zoan  in 

Egypt  ? 

40.  How  long  were  the  spies  searching  the  promised  land  ? 

47.  How  many  were  destroyed  by  tire  for  offering  strange  in- 

cense ? 

48.  How  long  did  a person  remain  unclean  who  touched  a 

dead  body  ? 

49.  How  many  altars  were  built,  and  bullocks  and  rams  sac- 

rificed on  the  top  of  Peor  ? 

50.  How  many  children  of  Israel  fell  victims  to  a plague  in 

consequence  of  having  joined  themselves  in  idolatry  to 
Baal-peor  ? 

51.  How  many  out  of  each  tribe  did  Moses  send  to  war  against 

the  Midianites  ? 

52.  How  many  nations  greater  than  the  Israelites  did  God 

cast  out  of  Canaan  before  them  ? 

53.  How  many  times  did  Moses  fast  forty  days  and  forty 

nights  ? 

54.  When  were  the  Israelites  to  begin  to  number  the  feast  of 

seven  weeks  ? 

55.  When  was  the  feast  of  the  tabernacle  to  be  observed  ? 

56.  How  many  witnesses  among  the  Jews  were  required  to 

establish  a charge  ? 

57.  For  how  long  did  marriage  exempt  a man  from  going  to 

war  ? 

58.  If  the  Israelites  obeyed  God’s  law  in  how  many  ways  were 

their  enemies  to  flee  S 


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59.  How  long  did  the  children  of  Israel  mourn  at  Moses’ 

death  ? 

60.  How  many  years  did  God  provide  manna  for  the  children 

of  Israel  in  the  wilderness  ? 

61.  How  many  priests  with  trumpets  marched  around  Jericho  ? 

62.  How  many  times  were  the  walls  of  J ericho  compassed  about 

before  they  fell  down  ? 

63.  How  long  did  the  sun  and  moon  stand  still  at  the  com- 

mand of  Joshua ! 

64.  How  many  kings  hiding  themselves  in  a cave  were  cap- 

tured and  hung  to  different  trees  ? 

65.  How  many  Canaanite  kings  did  the  children  of  Israel  de 

stroy  on  taking  possession  of  the  promised  land  ? 

66.  How  many  men  from  each  of  the  seven  tribes  were  sent 

throughout  Canaan  to  describe  and  locate  the  undivided 
portion  ? 

67.  How  many  cities  were  appointed  as  “cities  of  refuge ” ii> 

in  which  murderers  were  safe  until  trial  ? 

68.  How  many  cities  were  given  to  the  Levites  for  their  use 

as  they  had  no  inheritance  ? c, 

69.  How  long  was  Israel  oppressed  by  the  Moabites  ? 

70.  How  many  chariots  were  kept  by  Jabin,  king  of  the 

Canaanites  ? 

71.  How  long  were  the  Israelites  in  the  hands  of  the  Midianites  ? 

72.  How  long  was  Israel  oppressed  by  the  Ammonites  ? 

73.  How  many  Ephraimites  were  slain  in  battle  with  ihe 

Gileadites  ? 

74.  How  many  years  did  Ibzan  judge  Israel  ? 

75.  How  long  were  the  Israelites  in  subjection  to  the  Philis- 

tines ? 

76.  How  many  days  did  Samson  give  his  thirty  companions 

to  expound  his  riddle  ? 

77.  How  many  Philistines  did  Samson  slay  with  a jaw-bone  ? 

78.  With  how  many  green  withs  was  Samson  bound  ? 

79.  How  many  men  and  women  were  killed  in  the  fall  of  the 

building  that  was  pulled  down  by  Samson  ? 

80.  How  many  chosen  men  were  left-handed  among  the  tribes 

of  Benjamin  ? 


TIME,  QUANTITY  AND  NUMBER. 


117 


81.  How  many  Israelites  were  slain  in  the  battle  of  Ebenezer 

when  the  Ark  of  the  Lord  was  taken  by  the  Philistines  ? 

82.  How  old  was  Eli  when  he  fell  from  his  seat  and  died  ? 

83.  How  long  did  the  Ark  of  the  Lord  remain  with  the  Phil- 

istines after  its  capture  from  Israel  ? 

84.  How  many  oxen  were  employed  to  draw  the  ark  when  it 

was  captured  from  the  Philistines  ? 

85.  How  long  did  David  dwell  in  the  country  of  the  Philis- 

tines ? 

86.  How  long  did  David  reign  over  Judah  ? 

87.  How  old  was  David  when  he  died  ? 

88.  How  long  was  the  Ark  in  the  house  of  Obededom  ? 

89*  How  many  horsemen  did  David  capture  from  Hadadazer  ? 

90.  How  many  Syrian  horsemen  fell  in  battle  with  David  ? 

91.  How  long  was  David’s  child  sick  before  he  died  ? 

92  What  was  the  weight  of  Absalom’s  annual  growth  of  hair  ? 

93.  How  long  did  the  pestilence  sent  to  punish  David  last  ? 

94.  How  many  horsemen  did  Solomon  have  ? 

95.  How  long  was  Solomon  in  building  the  temple  ? 

96*  How  long  was  Solomon  in  building  his  own  house  ? 

97i  How  many  days  did  Solomon  feast  at  the  dedication  of  the 
temple  ? 

98  What  was  the  value  of  the  gold  presented  to  Solomon  in 
one  year  ? 

99.  What  did  Gehazi  see  the  seventh  time  he  looked  towards 
the  sea  ? 

100.  How  many  of  the  Syrians  did  the  Israelites  slay  in  a 
day? 

L01.  How  many  soldiers  fleeing  from  a conqueror  were  killed 
by  the  falling  of  the  wall  of  a city  ? 

102.  What  was  the  annual  tribute  the  king  of  Moab  paid  to  the 
king  of  Israel  ? 

L03.  How  many  days  journey  did  the  kings  of  Israel,  Judah, 
and  Edom  travel  without  finding  water  ? 

104  How  many  times  did  the  Shunammite  woman’s  son  sneeze 

when  he  was  coming  to  life  ? 

105  How  many  times  was  a certain  leprous  man  commanded 

to  wash  in  the  river  Jordan  in  order  to  be  cleansed  ? 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

106.  What  was  the  present  given  by  Naaman,  the  Syrian  to 

Gehazi,  his  servant  ? 

107.  During  the  siege  of  Samaria  how  much  was  paid  for  the 

head  of  an  ass  ? 

108.  How  many  lepers  are  mentioned  as  being  outside  of  the 

gate  of  Samaria  and  gave  warning  of  the  flight  of  the 
Syrians  ? 

109.  How  old  was  Jehoash  when  he  began  to  reign  ? 

110.  How  many  fables  are  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

111.  How  many  years  were  added  to  Hezekiah’s  life  in  answei 

to  prayer  ? 

112.  How  many  degrees  did  the  shadow  go  back  on  the  sun- 

dial of  Ahaz  in  answer  to  Hezekiah’s  prayer  ? 

113.  David  in  his  vain  glory  numbered  the  people  and  for  a 

punishment  what  did  he  chose  and  what  was  the  resujt  1 

114.  How  much  did  David  pay  for  Oman’s  threshing  floor  ? 

115.  What  quantity  of  gold  and  silver  did  David  prepare  for  the 

building  of  the  temple  ? 

116.  How  many  singers  were  in  the  grand  jubilee  of  the  tem- 

ple? 

117.  How  many  overseers  had  the  hewers  of  wood  in  Le- 

banon ? 

118.  How  many  of  the  strangers  in  the  land  ox  Israel  were  sent 

to  assist  the  servant  of  the  king  of  Tyre  in  cutting  the 
cedars  of  Lebanon  ? 

L19.  How  long  did  the  services  at  the  dedication  of  Solomon’s 
temple  last  ? 

120.  How  many  stalls  were  required  for  the  accommodation  of 

Solomon’s  horses  ? 

121.  How  many  Israelites  fell  in  the  battle  between  Israel  and 

Judah  under  Jereboam  and  Abijah  ? 

122.  How  many  oxen  and  sheep  were  offered  at  one  time  dur- 

ing the  revival  under  Asa  ? 

123.  What  presents  did  the  Arabians  make  Jehoshaphat,  king 

of  Judah  ? 

124.  How  long  was  a young  king  of  Judah  hid  in  the  house 

of  God  in  order  to  save  his  life  ? 


TIME,  QUANTITY  AND  NUMBER. 


119 


125.  How  many  bullocks, rams, lambs  and  he-goats  did  the  rulers 

of  Israel  bring  for  a sin  offering  in  the  time  of  Hezekiah  ? 

126.  How  many  sheep  did  Hezekiah  give  to  the  congregation  to 

keep  the  feast  of  unleavened  bread  ? 

127.  How  long  did  the  Israelites  keep  a feast  after  the  dedica- 

tion of  the  second  temple  ? 

128.  In  how  many  days  were  the  walls  of  Jerusalem  rebuilt  ? 

129.  For  how  long  did  the  Israelites  feast  at  Jerusalem  after 

their  return  from  captivity  ? 

130.  What  was  the  amount  of  the  temple-tax  before  and  after 

the  captivity  ? 

131.  On  what  occasion  and  for  how  long  was  a feast  held  in  the 

grounds  of  a king’s  palace  ? 

132.  How  many  maidens  were  given  to  Esther  by  the  king,  as 

attendants  ? 

133.  What  was  to  have  been  the  sum  of  money  paid  by  Haman 

for  the  destruction  of  the  Jews  ? 

134.  How  many  sons  of  Haman  were  hanged  ? 

135.  How  many  camels  had  Job  ? 

136.  How  many  of  Job’s  children  were  killed  by  the  fall  of  a 

building,  caused  by  a whirlwind  ? 

137.  How  long  did  Job’s  three  friends  sit  with  him  without 

speaking  a word  ? 

138.  How  long  did  Job  live  after  his  great  troubles  ? 

139.  How  pure  are  the  words  of  the  Lord  according  to  David  ? 

140.  How  often  did  David  praise  the  Lord  ? 

141.  How  many  things  does  Solomon  say  the  Lord  hates  ? 

142.  How  much  must  a thief  restore  if  caught  with  his  plunder  ? 

143.  How  many  pillars  supported  the  house  that  wisdom  built  ? 

144.  How  wise  is  the  sluggard  in  his  own  conceit  ? 

145.  To  how  many  does  Solomon  advise  men  to  give  a portion  ? 

146.  How  light  shall  be  the  sun  and  moon  in  the  day  when  God 

binds  the  breath  of  his  people  ? 

147.  How  long  were  the  Jews  in  Babylonish  captivity  ? 

148.  What  did  God  say  he  would  do  to  the  king  of  Babylon 

after  he  had  kept  the  Jews  in  captivity  for  seventy  years  ? 

149.  For  how  many  days  did  the  prophet  Ezekiel  sit  astonished 

at  the  river  Chebar  ? 


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CUBIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


150.  How  was  access  obtained  to  the  gate  of  Jerusalem  which 

Ezekiel  saw  in  his  vision  at  Babylon  ? 

151.  What  was  the  breadth  of  the  temple  door  which  Ezekiel 

saw  in  his  vision  ? 

152.  How  many  years  did  Nebuchadnezzar  eat  grass  like  an  ox  ? 

153.  How  many  lords  of  the  land  were  entertained  at  the  feast 

of  Belshazzar  ? 

154.  How  long  was  the  decree  that  no  man  should  ask  a petition 

of  God,  under  penalty  of  being  cast  into  the  lion’s  den  ? 

155.  How  many  weeks  were  allotted  in  Daniel’s  dream  for  the 

finishing  of  transgression  ? 

156.  How  many  Old  Testament  prophecies  are  there  of  the  time 

when  Christ  should  appear  ? 

157.  How  long  were  the  Ninevites  given  to  repent  ? 

158.  How  many  persons  were  there  in  Nineveh  who  could  not 

discern  between  their  right  and  left  hand  ? 

159.  How  many  times  is  it  promised  in  the  Bible  that  swords 

shall  be  beaten  into  ploughshares  ? 

160.  How  many  lamps  and  pipes  had  the  golden  candlestick  in 

Zechariah’s  vision  ? 

161.  How  many  and  what  are  the  sacred  books  mentioned  in 
the  Bible  but  not  included  in  it  ? 

162.  How  many  verses  of  the  Bible  contain  all  of  the  letters 

of  the  Alphabet  except  one? 


CURIOSITIES  OE  THE  BIBLE 


PERTAINING  TO 

3STE3W  TESTAMENT. 

TIME,  QIT-A.ITTIT-^r  A.ITD  NUMBER. 


Answers  Page  89  of  Key. 

1.  How  many  petitions  are  there  recorded  in  the  4 4 Lord’s 

prayer  ? ” 

2.  How  many  baskets  of  fragments  were  gathered  after  Christ 

had  fed  the  four  thousand  l 

3.  How  often  did  the  Mosaic  Law  require  a man  to  forgive 

an  offending  brother  ? 

4.  How  often  did  our  Saviour  say  an  offending  brother 

should  be  forgiven  ? 

5.  When  shall  all  the  human  race  see  Jesus  on  his  throne 

surrounded  by  his  attendant  angels  ? 

6.  For  how  long  was  there  darkness  over  the  whole  land 

when  our  Saviour  was  crucified  ? 

7.  How  many  swine,  on  account  of  a miracle  of  Christ  were 

driven  into  the  sea  ? 

8.  How  long  was  Christ  hanging  on  the  cross  ? 

9.  How  long  did  Anna,  the  prophetess,  live  with  her  hus- 

band ? 

10.  What  is  the  longest  drought  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

11.  What  two  things  are  mentioned  in  the  Bible  as  having 

happened  by  chance  ? 

12.  How  many  parables  are  recorded  in  the  New  Testament  ? 

13.  Before  how  many  tribunals  was  our  Saviour  brought 

after  his  apprehension  ? 

123 


124 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


14.  How  long  was  Herod  building  his  Temple  ? 

15.  After  feeding  five  thousand  with  five  loaves  and  two  fishes, 

how  many  baskets  of  fragments  were  gathered  ? 

16.  According  to  the  law  of  Moses,  how  many  were  required 

as  witnesses  to  establish  a fact  ? 

17.  How  many  resurrections  are  recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

18.  How  many  wounds  did  Christ  receive  while  on  the  cross  ? 

19.  How  many  wonderful  events  occuring  in  gardens  are 

recorded  in  the  Bible  ? 

20.  How  many  were  in  the  great  draught  of  fishes  taken  after 
Christ’s  resurrection  ? 

21 . How  long  was  Christ  on  the  earth  after  his  resurrection  ? 

22.  At  the  first  gathering  of  the  disciples  after  the  ascension 

how  many  were  there  ? 

23.  How  many  were  converted  at  the  first  sermon  of  Peter  ? 

24.  What  is  the  largest  number  converted  at  any  one  time  ? 

25.  How  old  was  the  person  upon  whom  the  first  miracle  was 

wrought  after  the  ascension  ? 

26.  How  many  deacons  were  appointed  by  the  apostles  ? 

27.  How  old  was  Moses  when  he  visited  his  brethren  in  Egypt ! 

28.  How  long  did  Moses  sojourn  in  the  land  of  Midian  ? 

29.  How  many  times  is  it  recorded  of  our  Saviour  as  standing, 

on  the  right  hand  of  God,  and  how  many  times  as  sitting  ? 

30.  How  many  instances  have  we  in  the  Bible  of  persons  being 

stoned  to  death  ? 

31.  How  long  was  Saul  of  Tarsus  blind  when  converted  ? 

32.  How  many  times  was  an  apostle  entreated  by  an  angel  to 

“ Arise,  slay  and  eat  ? ” 

33.  How  many  years  was  Israel  governed  by  judges  ? 

34.  How  many  instances  have  we  in  the  Bible  of  persons 

being  put  in  prison  ? 

35.  What  was  the  value  of  the  books  burned  by  the  inhabit- 

ants of  Ephesus  after  hearing  one  sermon  of  Paul  ? 

36.  How  long  did  St.  Paul  remain  at  Troas  ? 

37.  How  many  murderers  was  St.  Paul  accused  of  leading 

into  the  wilderness  ? 

38.  How  many  men  once  banded  themselves  in  order  to  inflict 

injury  on  an  apostle  ? 


TIME,  QUANTITY  AND  NUMBER. 


125 


39.  How  many  men  were  sent  with  Paul  to  protect  him  when 

on  his  way  to  Felix  ? 

40.  What  instance  have  we  in  the  New  Testament  where  the 

lives  of  over  two  hundred  persons  were  saved  on  account 
of  one  righteous  man  in  their  midst  ? 

41.  How  long  did  St.  Paul  stay  at  Puteoli,  when  on  his  way 

to  Rome  ? 

42.  How  long  did  St.  Paul  dwell  in  his  own  hired  house  at 

Rome  ? 

43.  How  often  did  Christ  appear  after  his  resurrection  ? 

44.  What  length  of  time  will  God  require  to  raise  the  dead  ? 

45.  How  often  was  Paul  flogged  by  the  Jews,  and  how  many 

stripes  did  he  receive  ? 

46.  To  what  country  did  St.  Paul  first  go  after  his  conversion, 

and  how  long  did  he  remain  there  ? 

47.  How  many  times  in  Bible  history  has  the  Sabbath  been 

impressed  upon  the  observance  of  man  ? 

48.  How  many  seals  had  the  book  which  John  saw  in  his 

vision  at  Patmos  ? 

49.  On  what  occasion  and  for  what  length  of  time  was  there 

silence  in  heaven  ? 

50.  How  many  men  were  slain  by  the  earthquake  mentioned 

in  Revelation  ? 

51.  How  many  singers  were  singing  in  praise  of  the  Lamb 

in  John’s  vision  ? 

52.  What  was  the  weight  of  the  heaviest  hailstones  mentioned 

in  Scripture  ? 

53.  How  long  a time,  according  to  Scripture,  was  occupied  in 

the  destruction  of  Babylon  ? 

54.  For  how  long  was  the  devil  chained  and  thrown  into  a 

bottomless  pit  ? 

55.  How  many  gates  has  the  New  Jerusalem,  and  what  is 

written  thereon  ? 

56.  What  is  the  length  and  breadth  (in  furlongs)  of  the  New 

Jerusalem  ? v 

57.  How  many  years  subsequent  to  the  event  did  Christ  say 

“ Remember  Lot’s  wife  ? ” 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 


PERTAINING  TO 


OCCUPATIONS, 


Answers  Page  93  of  Key. 


Give  the  names  of  one  or 
being  an — 

1.  Artificer? 

2.  Author  ? 

3.  Beggar  ? 

4.  Bishop  ? 

5.  Boat-builder  ? 

6.  Builder  of  city  ? 

7.  Captain  ? 

8.  Carpenter  ? 

9.  Centurion  ? 

10.  Chamberlain  ? 

11.  Chief  ruler  ? 

12.  Chronicler  ? 

13.  Commander  ? 

14.  Coppersmith  ? 

15.  Counsellor? 

16.  Cup-bearer  ? 

17.  Deacon? 

18.  Deliverer  ? 

19.  Director  of  Music  ? 

20.  Doctor  of  the  Law  ? 

21.  Diviner  ? 


more  mentioned  in  the  Bible  as 

22.  Emperor  ? 

23.  Evangelist? 

24.  False  Prophet  ? 

25.  Fisherman  ? 

26.  Founder  of  a Race  ? 

27.  General? 

28.  Goldsmith  ? 

29.  Governor? 

30.  Herdsman  ? 

31.  Heretic? 

32.  Hunter? 

33.  Inventor  ? 

34.  Judge? 

35.  Lawyer  ? 

36.  Leader? 

37.  Liberator  ? 

38.  Musician  ? 

39.  Master  of  Music  ? 

40.  Magician  ? 

41.  Minister  ? 

42.  Mighty? 


127 


128 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


43.  Officer? 

44.  Orator  ? 

45.  Physician  ? 

46.  President  ? 

47.  Prince? 

48.  Prophetess  ? 

49.  Proconsul? 

50.  Recorder? 

51.  Robber  ? 

52.  Ruler  ? 

53.  Saleswoman? 

54.  Secretary  ? 

55.  Seer? 

56.  Servant? 

57.  Scribe  ? 


58.  Shepherd? 

59.  Singer  ? 

60.  Slave  ? 

61.  Soldier  ? 

62.  Sorcerer  ? 

63.  Steward  ? 

64.  Tanner  ? 

65.  Tax  Collector  ? 

66.  Teacher  ? 

67.  Tent-maker  ? 

68.  Tetrach? 

69.  Tiller  ? 

70.  Usurper  ? 

71.  Writer? 

72.  Wizard  ? 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

INVOLVING  THE  FUNDAMENTAL  PRINCIPLES  OF  MATHEMATICS. 


Answers  Page  95  of  Key. 


Quote  a Passage,  wTith  Reference,  Illustrating  : — 


1.  Addition? 

3.  Multiplication  ? 


2.  Subtraction  ? 
4.  Division? 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE- 


INVOLVING  ARITHMETICAL  CALCULATIONS  IN  THEIR  SOLUTION.. 

Answers  Page  97  of  Key . 

1.  A teacher  being*  asked  how  many  scholars  were  in  his 
Sunday-school,  replied  : “If  you  multiply  the  number  of  Ja- 
cob’s sons  by  the  number  of  times  which  the  Israelites  com- 
passed Jericho  on  the  seventh  day,  and  add  to  the  product  the 
number  of  measures  of  barley  which  Boaz  gave  Ruth  ; divide 
this  by  the  number  of  Haman’s  sons.  Subtract  the  number  of 
each  kind  of  unclean  beasts  that  went  into  the  ark  ; multiply 
by  the  number  of  men  that  went  to  seek  Elijah  after  he 
was  taken  to  heaven  ; subtract  from  this  Joseph’s  age  at  the 
time  he  stood  before  Pharaoh ; divide  by  the  number  of 
stones  David  selected  to  kill  Goliath  ; subtract  the  number 
of  furlongs  that  Bethany  was  distant  from  Jerusalem ; 
multiply  by  the  number  of  anchors  cast  out  at  the  time 
of  Paul’s  shipwreck  ; subtract  the  number  of  people  saved 
in  the  ark,  and  the  remainder  will  be  the  number  of  scholars 
in  the  school.”  How  many  were  there  ? 188. 

2.  A shepherd  being  asked  the  number  of  sheep  in  his  flock, 
replied  : “If  you  divide  the  number  of  camels  which  Job  had 
before  their  capture  by  the  Chaldeans,  by  the  number  of  men 
sent  to  take  Jeremiah  from  the  dungeon  ; add  to  the  quotient 
the  number  of  lords  entertained  at  the  feast  of  Belshazzar  ; 
from  this  amount  subtract  the  number  of  righteous  persons 
who  could  have  saved  Sodom  ; multiply  by  the  age  when 
David  began  to  reign  ; divide  by  the  number  in  Gideon’s 
band  ; add  the  number  of  Philistines  whom  Samson  slew  with 
a jaw-bone  ; subtract  the  number  of  Solomon’s  songs  ; mul- 
tiply by  the  number  of  days  Job’s  friends  tarried  without 
saying  a word  * subtract  the  number  of  fish  caught  in  the 
draft  of  the  miracle  of  fishes,  and  the  remainder  will  be  the 
number  of  sheep  in  my  flock.”  How  many  had  he  ? 575. 

3.  A clergyman  being  asked  the  cost  of  his  church  and  tho 

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height  of  its  spire,  replied  : “If  you  divide  the  talents  of  gold 
presented  to  Solomon  in  one  year,  by  nine  times  the  temple 
tax  (shekels)  after  the  captivity  ; multiply  this  by  the  pieces 
of  silver  for  which  our  Lord  was  betrayed  ; subtract  from 
this  the  number  of  singers  in  the  grand  jubilee  of  the  temple  ; 
add  to  the  remainder  the  number  of  prophets  hid  in  the  cave  ; 
multiply  this  by  half  the  years  the  children  of  Israel  were  in 
Babylonish  captivity,  and  the  product  will  be  the  cost  of  the 
church  in  dollars.  Divide  the  cost  of  by  the  length  in 
cubits  of  Noah’s  Ark  ; from  the  quotient  subtract  the  num- 
ber of  Rehoboam’s  children  ; to  the  remainder  add  the  number 
of  persons  who  suffered  shipwreck  with  St.  Paul ; divide 
this  by  one-fourth  of  the  number  of  fingers  and  toes  which  the 
man  of  Gath  had  ; from  the  quotient  subtract  the  number  of 
years  it  took  Solomon  to  build  the  temple  ; add  to  this  twice 
the  height  in  cubits  of  Solomon’s  temple,  and  the  sum  total 
will  be  the  height  of  the  spire.”  The  cost,  $96,600,  and  height 
138  feet. 

4.  A pastor  being  asked  his  age,  replied  : ‘ 4 The  years  of  my 
life  have  been  twice  that  of  my  ministry,  and  those  could  be 
ascertained  by  dividing  the  number  of  years  generally  allotted 
to  man  in  the  Bible  by  the  number  of  green  withs  with  which 
Samson  was  bound,  multiplying  this  by  the  number  of  cubits 
the  giant  Goliath  of  Gath  was  in  height.  Adding  the  number 
of  yoke  of  oxen  Job  had  in  his  latter  days,  and  adding  to 
this  the  number  of  men  of  Judah  that  came  to  bind  Samson  ; 
also  adding  the  number  of  years  the  children  of  Israel  so- 
journed in  Egypt,  subtracting  the  number  of  letters  in  the 
longest  word  in  the  Bible,  and  subtracting  the  number  of  years 
it  was  prophesied  Tyre  should  be  forgotten  ; adding  the  num- 
ber of  murderers  that  an  Egyptian  led  into  the  wilderness  in 
the  time  of  Paul,  subtracting  the  number  of  talents  of  silver 
David  prepared  to  overlay  the  walls  of  the  temple  ; dividing  by 
the  number  of  disciples  which  Jesus  sent  together  to  preach  the 
gospel,  subtracting  the  number  of  times  our  Saviour  said  an 
offending  brother  should  be  forgiven  ; adding  the  number  of 
wounds  Christ  received  on  the  cross,  dividing  by  the  number 
of  lepers  at  the  gate  of  Samaria  during  the  siege.”  Age  54. 


CURIOSITIES  OP  THE  BIBLE* 


PERTAINING  TO 


QUOTATIONS. 

WHO  SAID  IT  ? AND  WHERE  FOUND  P 

Answers  Page  99  of  Key . 

The  common  use  of  many  passages  of  Scripture  make  it  de- 
sirable that  all  should  know  from  whence  they  came,  and  under 
what  circumstances  they  were  originally  written  or  uttered.  A 
few  of  the  more  familiar  quotations  are  given  as  an  exercise  in 
“Searching  the  Scriptures.” 

1.  “ Every  imagination  of  the  thoughts  of  man’s  heart  was 

only  evil  continually,”  showing  the  need  of  Divine 
grace  and  discipline . 

2.  “Whoso  sheddeth  man’s  blood,  by  man  shall  his  blood  be 

shed,” 

3.  “ Shall  not  the  Judge  of  all  earth  do*right  ?” 

4.  Where  is  Jehovah  described  as,  “Glorious  in  holiness, 

fearful  in  praises,  doing  wonders  ?” 

5.  “Eye  for  eye,  tooth  for  tooth.” 

6.  “Thou  shalt  not  follow  a multitude  to  do  evil,”  Alas  1 

how  many  do  “ custom  and  example”  lead  “to  swerve 
from  the  truth.” 

7.  “ Where  to  “love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself  !” 

8.  “Thou  shalt  honor  the  face  of  the  old  man.” 

9.  “ Let  me  die  the  death  of  the  righteous.” 

10.  “ Be  sure  your  sin  will  find  you  out.” 


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11.  Where  is  there  first  found  the  command  to  “love  and 

serve  the  Lord  with  all  the  heart  and  with  all  the  soul  ?” 

12.  u The  apple  of  his  eye.” 

13.  “ As  thy  days  so  shall  thy  strength  be.” 

14.  Where  is  it  said,  4 ‘ Them  that  honor  Me  I will  honor  ; and 

they  that  despise  me  shall  be  lightly  esteemed  ?” 

15.  “A  man  after  my  own  heart.” 

16.  “Man  looketh  on  the  outward  appearance,  but  the  Lord 

looketh  on  the  heart.” 

17.  “ Lovely  and  pleasant  in  their  lives,  and  in  their  death 

they  were  not  divided.” 

18.  “ Thou  art  the  man.” 

19.  “The  half  was  not  told  me.” 

20.  “ There  is  death  in  the  pot.” 

21.  4 ‘ Shall  we  receive  good  at  the  hand  of  God,  and  shall  we 

not  receive  evil  ?” 

22.  “Man  is  born  unto  trouble,  as  the  sparks  fly  upward.” 

23.  “We  are  but  of  yesterday,  and  know  nothing.” 

24.  Who  said  : “No  doubt  but  ye  are  the  people,  and  wisdom 

shall  die  with  you  ?” 

25.  “Though  he  slay  me,  yet  will  I trust  in  him.” 

26.  “ The  righteous  shall  hold  on  his  way,  and  he  that  hath 

clean  hands  shall  be  stronger  and  stronger.” 

27.  “The  Lord  is  my  shepherd,  I shall  not  want.” 

28.  “ Escaped  with  the  skin  of  my  teeth.” 

29.  “A  horse  is  a vain  thing  for  safety.” 

30.  “ Spreading  himself  like  a green  bay  tree.” 

31.  “ Oh,  that  I had  wings  like  a dove  ! for  then  I would  fly 

away  and  be  at  rest.” 

32.  “As  far  as  the  east  is  from  the  west.” 

33.  “Let  all  the  people  say,  Amen.” 

34.  “We  hanged  our  harps  upon  the  willows.” 

35.  Where  is  the  humane  injunction  : “A  righteous  man  re- 

gardeth  the  life  of  his  beast  ?” 

36.  “The  way  of  transgressors  is  hard.” 

37.  “The  heart  knoweth  his  own  bitterness.” 

38.  “A  soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath.” 

39.  “A  merry  heart  maketh  a cheerful  countenance.” 


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40.  “A  hoary  head  is  a crown  of  glory.” 

41.  “ He  that  ruleth  his  spirit  is  greater  than  he  that  taketh  a 

city.” 

42.  “ The  eyes  of  the  fool  are  on  the  ends  of  the  earth.” 

43.  “ Even  a fool  when  he  holdeth  his  peace  is  counted  wise.” 

44.  “A  prudent  wife  is  from  the  Lord.” 

45.  “ A gift  in  secret  pacifieth  anger.” 

46.  “A  good  name  is  rather  to  be  chosen  than  great  riches.” 

47.  “ The  borrower  is  servant  to  the  lender.” 

48.  “Seest  thou  a man  diligent  in  his  business?  He  shall 

stand  before  kings.” 

49.  “Put  a knife  to  thy  throat.” 

50.  “ Riches  certainly  make  themselves  wings.” 

51.  “ Heap  coals  of  tire  upon  his  head.” 

52.  “Answer  not  a fool  according  to  his  folly.” 

53.  “ Let  another  man  praise  thee,  and  not  thine  own  mouth.” 

54.  “ Faithful  are  the  wounds  of  a friend.” 

55.  “The  kisses  of  an  enemy  are  deceitful.” 

56.  “ He  that  covereth  his  sin  shall  not  prosper.” 

57.  Showing  the  danger  of  trifling  with  conviction  and  warn- 

ing : “He  that  being  often  reproved  hardeneth  his  neck, 
shall  suddenly  be  destroyed,  and  that  without  remedy.” 

58.  Where  is  the  wise  reminder,  4 ‘ The  fear  of  man  bringeth  a 

snare  ?” 

59.  “Give  me  neither  poverty  nor  riches.” 

60.  “ There  is  no  new  thing  under  the  sun.” 

61.  “ To  everything  there  is  a season,  and  a time  to  every 

purpose  under  heaven.” 

62.  “ Better  is  it  that  thou  shouldest  not  vow,  than  that  thou 

shouldest  vow  and  not  pay.” 

63.  “ Of  making  books  there  is  no  end.” 

64.  Showing  the  debasing  effects  of  a worldly  spirit,  “Let 

us  eat  and  drink  for  to-morrow  we  shall  die  ?” 

65.  Where  will  you  find  the  common  phrase:  “To  make  a 

man  an  offender  for  a word  ?” 

66.  “Their  strength  is  to  sit  still.  In  quietness  and  in  confi- 

dence shall  be  your  strength.” 


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67.  Who  first  employed  the  powerful  simile,  4 4 Like  a wild 

bull  in  a net  ?” 

68.  44  Peace,  peace,  when  there  is  no  peace.” 

69.  Showing  the  hardening  tendency  of  a long  course  of  sin. 

44  Can  the  Ethiopian  change  his  skin  etc.  ?” 

70.  Where  the  solemn  warning,  “Cursed  be  the  man  that 

trusteth  in  man.” 

71.  44  The  heart  is  deceitful  above  all  things.” 

72.  44  Because  of  swearing  the  land  mourneth.” 

73.  44  Ephraim  is  joined  to  idols.” 

74.  44  Can  two  walk  together,  except  they  be  agreed  ?” 

75.  44  Nor  by  might  nor  by  power,  but  by  My  Spirit,  saith  the 

Lord,”  showing  use  of  means  but  dependence  only  on 
God. 

76.  “Even  Solomon,  in  all  his  glory,  was  not  arrayed  like 

one  of  these.” 

77.  44  Neither  cast  ye  your  pearls  before  swine.” 

78.  4 4 Get  thee  behind  me,  Satan.” 

79.  44  It  is  more  blessed  to  give  than  to  receive.” 

80.  “The  world  by  wisdom  knew  not  God.” 

81.  44  Evil  communications  corrupt  good  manners.” 

82.  Let  not  the  sun  go  down  upon  your  wrath.” 

83.  44  Prove  all  things  ; hold  fast  to  that  which  is  good.” 

84.  44  Godliness  with  contentment  is  great  gain.” 

85.  I will  show  thee  my  faith  by  my  works.” 

86.  44  Behold  how  great  a matter  a little  fire  kindleth?” 

87.  44  Charity  shall  cover  the  multitude  of  sins.” 

88.  44  The  day  of  the  Lord  will  come  as  a thief  in  the  night.” 

89.  44  Perfect  love  casteth  out  fear.” 

90.  “Behold,  the  Lord  cometh  with  ten  thousand  of  His 

saints.” 

91.  44  Be  thou  faithful  unto  death  and  I will  give  thee  a crown 

of  fife.” 

92.  44  God  shall  wipe  all  tears  from  their  eyes.” 

93.  44  Whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water  of  life  freely.” 


BIBLE  SCENES. 


FROM  TBE  BOOK  OF1  RUTH, 

Answers  Page  102  of  Key . 

1.  A hostile  land  a Gentile  name  describes, 

Apart  from  Israel’s  tribes. 

2.  Four  strangers  there,  by  famine  forced  to  roam, 

Found  refuge  and  a home. 

3.  Of  Judah’s  lineage,  and  of  good  renown, 

They  left  their  native  town. 

4.  One  of  the  four  was  to  his  burial  borne, 

And  one  was  left  to  mourn. 

5.  Two  Gentile  damsels  gave  their  heart  and  hand, 

To  join  that  little  band. 

6.  Three  widowed  mourners  now  our  tears  engage, 

Alike — but  not  in  age. 

7.  Two  went  their  husband’s  heritage  to  find, 

But  one  was  left  behind. 

8.  And  one,  though  urged  to  stay,  with  fixed  intent, 

To  that  far  country  went. 

9.  When  earth  again  th’  abundant  harvest  yields, 

She  goes  to  glean  the  fields. 

10.  Led  by  God’s  providence,  she  turns  her  hand 

To  glean  a kinsman’s  land. 

11.  The  lowly  stranger  there  her  kinsman  spied, 

And  she  became  his  bride. 

12.  The  once  lone  widow,  with  maternal  joy, 

Embraced  a darling  boy. 

13.  And  from  her  darling,  crowned  with  manly  grace, 

Sprang  a right  royal  race. 


What  is  the  leading  point  in  each  of  the  ten  commandments  ? 

What  is  the  new  commandment  as  given  by  Christ  ? 

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PERTAINING  TO 

METAPHORS  OH1  QOD’S  -WOR/D. 

Answers  page  103  of  Key. 


A Metaphor  is  a form  of  illustrating  a truth  by  a figurative 
expression  showing  the  similarity  which  one  object  bears  to 
another. 

The  following  questions  are  to  be  answered  by  the  mention 
of  words,  all  of  which  commence  with  the  letter  at  the  head  of 
each  section  : — 

A. 

1.  What  creature  may  be  regarded  as  metaphorical  of  sin  in 

four  particulars  ? 

2.  What  professional  office  does  an  apostle  make  metaphor- 

ical of  the  work  of  Christ  ? 

3.  What  instrument  is  made  emblematical  of  a moral  affec- 

tion, and  why  ? 

4.  What  is  made  metaphorical  of  industry,  forethought  and 

individual  responsibility  ? 

5.  Name  something  which  is  made  emblematical  of  frailty, 

humiliation  and  sin  ? Why  ? 

6.  What  metaphor  is  used  alike  for  repentance  and  resurrec- 

tion ? 

B. 

7.  To  whom  are  young  believers  metaphorically  compared  ? 

Give  three  illustrations  with  references  ? 

8.  Name  a disease  which  is  used  metaphorically  for  sin  ? 

9.  What  five  creatures  are  tyrants  and  wicked  men  com- 

pared to? 

10.  What  is  treated  as  metaphorical  of  great  faults  in  contrast 
with  smaller  faults  ? 


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11.  Name  three  words  which  are  used  as  metaphorical  of  Christ 

in  relation  to  His  church  ? 

12.  What  is  made  metaphorical  of  wisdom,  prosperity  and 

consolation  ? 

13.  What  is  used  metaphorically  in  connection  with  Divine 

judgment  ? 

C. 

14.  Find  a word  which  is  used  metaphorically  of  immortal 

life,  eternal  glory  and  heavenly  purity  ? 

15.  One  word  represents  man’s  soul,  God’s  favor  and  spiritual 

life  ? Name  it  ? 

16.  What  word  is  used  metaphorically  of  protecting  and  for- 

giving ? 

17.  Name  a word  which  is  used  metaphorically  to  express 

death,  ruin,  strength,  enlargement,  love,  affliction  and 
sin  ? 

18.  What  word  is  used  metaphorically  for  a king,  an  empire, 

and  the  faithful  people  of  God  ? 

19.  What  word  is  there  that  equally  represents  in  metaphor 

false  doctrine  and  the  destruction  of  the  wicked  ? 

D. 

20.  Name  a species  of  animals  to  which  wicked  men  are  com- 

pared ? Justify  the  metaphor  in  five  particulars  from 
Scripture  ? 

21.  Name  nine  words  taken  from  water,  which  are  all  used 

metaphorically  ? 

22.  Name  a word  which  is  used  metaphorically  in  connection 

with  sorrow,  death,  secrecy,  sin  and  hell  ? s 

23.  Name  seven  ways  in  which  the  word  door  is  used  meta- 

phorically, and  give  Scripture  reference  ? 

24.  What  word  is  applied  metaphorically  to  Jerusalem  and  its 

temple  ? 

E. 

25.  Give  two  texts  where  a word  is  used  metaphorically  ior 

reward  ? 

26.  What  external  application  is  used  to  indicate  spiritual  er 

lightenment  ? 


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F 

27.  What  words  are  used  metaphorically  of  Christ  ? 

28.  What  is  put  metaphorically  for  the  life  of  man  ? 

29.  What  occupation  is  that  of  Satan  compared  to  ? 

30.  Name  a metaphor  for  dispersing  and  scattering  ? 

31.  Name  a word  used  mataphorically  of  false  prophets  and 

a wicked  ruler. 

G 

22,  Name  some  things  metaphorical  of  national  decay. 

33.  How  are  multitudes  expressed  metaphorically  ? 

34.  Name  two  things  which  the  wicked  are  compared  to. 

35.  What  is  metaphorical  of  truth  ? And  why  ? 

H. 

36.  What  is  used  metaphorically  for  the  grave,  the  body,  the 

church,  and  heaven  ? 

37.  Name  two  things  with  which  God’s  Word  is  compared. 

38.  Name  something  used  metaphorically  illustrative  of  the 

love  of  Christ. 

I. 

39.  What  word  is  used  metaphorically  to  express  the 

Gentiles  ? 

40.  What  word  expresses  prayer  and  the  merits  of  Christ  ? 

J. 

41.  What  is  metaphorical  of  glorified  saints  ? 

K. 

42.  What  is  thus  used  for  love,  reverence,  submission,  and 

deceit  ? 

43.  What  are  the  saints  now  compared  to  which  will  be  a 

truer  comparison  hereafter  ? 

L. 

44.  What  word  is  used  metaphorically  in  connection  with 

prosperity,  eternal  life,  mortality,  and  timidity  ? 

45.  Name  two  things  to  which  both  Christ  and  believers  are 

compared. 

46.  Name  something  to  which  Christ,  believers,  Satan,  and 

wicked  men,  are  all  compared. 


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47.  Name  a word  used  metaphorically  both  of  sin  and  of 

grace. 

48.  What  is  made  metaphorical  of  the  word  of  God,  happi- 

ness, a good  king,  and  true  believers. 

49.  Name  some  ways  in  which  leprosy  is  metaphorical  of  sin. 

50.  Name  a word  used  for  temporal  calamity  and  spiritual 

weakness. 

M. 

51.  Name  four  things  metaphorical  of  spiritual  blessings. 

52.  What  is  put  for  swiftness,  Divine  truth,  and  the  resur- 

rection ? 

53.  What  words  are  used  metaphorically  to  describe  the 

saints  of  God  ! 

54.  Name  something  used  to  express  sin  and  contempt. 

N. 

55.  What  is  put  for  death,  a time  of  ignorance,  and  afflic- 

tion. 

56.  What  is  put  for  a time  of  prosperity  ? 

57.  What  is  made  metaphorical  of  safety  and  security  ? 

58.  What  word  expresses  metaphorically  the  duty  of  Chris- 

tian kings  and  ministers  ? 

O. 

59.  What  is  metaphorical  of  Christ’s  name,  and  of  brotherly 

unity  ? 

60.  Who  are  put  metaphorically  for  the  church  without  a 

comforter  ? 

61.  Name  something  which  is  made  a symbol  of  vitality. 

P. 

62.  Name  something  metaphorical  of  great  teachers  in  the 

church. 

63.  What  is  made  metaphorical  both  of  the  temple  of  Jeru- 

salem  and  the  church  of  God  ? 

64.  Name  a word  which  equally  describes  sin  and  the  grave. 

65.  What  word  is  used  to  express  the  royal  dignity  of  Christ  f° 


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66.  What  is  put  for  a snare,  sorrow  and  the  grave  ? 

67.  What  is  the  conversation  of  the  wicked  compared  to  ? 

Q. 

68.  Name  a word  which  is  used  metaphorically  in  connection 

with  love,  life,  temptation,  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  Divine 
wrath. 

R. 

69.  What  is  put  metaphorically  for  deceitful  speech,  and  for 

desolating  judgment  ? 

70.  Name  a word  used  metaphorically  for  instability,  despond- 

ency, and  disappointing  hope. 

71.  What  work  is  applied  metaphorically  to  ministers  and 

angels  ? 

72.  What  metaphor  denotes  the  Christian  life  ? 

S. 

73.  Name  several  metaphorical  titles  of  the  Lord’s  people. 

74.  Name  a metaphor  used  to  describe  death,  Divine  care  and 

the  law  ? 

T. 

75.  Give  several  metaphorical  expressions  for  wicked  men. 

76.  Name  a word  used  metaphorically  of  God. 

77.  What  are  made  metaphorical  both  of  the  heavens  and  of 

the  church  ? 

V. 

78.  What  two  words  are  used  metaphorically  of  the  church, 

including  both  formalists  and  true  believers  ? 

79.  What  are  wicked  men  compared  to  ? 

80.  What  is  put  for  human  life  ? 

W. 

81.  What  two  things  is  the  Holy  Ghost  compared  to  ? 

82.  Name  three  words  to  denote  false  teachers  in  religion. 

Y. 

83.  What  word  metaphorically  describes  the  service  of  Christ, 

cruel  oppression  and  spiritual  bondage  ? 


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STUDIES. 

With  your  Bible  in  hand , take  the  questions 
in  their  order , turn  to  the  Key  for  the  refer- 
ence, and  read  not  only  the  answer  but  all  the 
facts  connected  therewith , that  you  may  see 
how  much  there  is  new  to  you  on  these  topics. 


WHAT  YOU  STUDY 

You  are  likely  to  remember. 

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You  are  liable  to  forget. 


BIBLE  STUDIES. 


PERTAINING  TO 

SCRIFTUEE  CHARACTERS, 

Answers  Page  111  of  Key . 

BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  1. 

An  eastern  king,  whose  lying  awake  at  night  had  important 
consequences. 

me  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name. 

1.  A woman  whose  discretion  and  courteous  behavior  led  to 

great  exaltation. 

2.  The  place  where  an  eminent  high  priest  died. 

3.  The  cousin  of  Sau-l,  who  was  captain  of  his  host. 

4.  A violent  opposer  of  the  rebuilding  of  the  temple. 

5.  One  whose  ill-timed  zeal  provoked  the  anger  of  the  Lord. 

6.  A servant,  the  first  named  in  Scripture. 

7.  A city  of  refuge. 

8.  A monosyllabic  name,  the  early  home  of  an  old  Testament 

character. 

9.  An  Old  Testament  name  of  Christ. 

BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  2. 

A noted  Patriarch  and  son. 

The  initials  form  £ne  name  of  the  son  whose  life  was  in  danger,  but 
Who  was  saved  in  answer  to  prayer.  The  finals  form  the  name  of  his  father. 

1.  One  of  David’s  chief  rulers. 

2.  The  youngest  son  of  the  builder  of  a noted  city. 

8.  One  whose  sons  sold  part  of  their  land. 

4.  The  assumed  name  of  a child  of  sorrow. 

5.  A farmer  who  offered  some  of  his  property  to  the  service 

of  God. 

6.  The  country  of  an  anxious  inquirer  after  truth. 

7.  The  character  of  one  of  the  early  churches. 


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BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  3. 

The  meeting-place  of  four  hundred  discontented  Israelites. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  One  56  who  through  faith  quenched  the  violence  of  fire.” 

2.  The  feeding-place  of  Israel’s  flock,  ana  m later  times  the 

scene  of  a miracle. 

3.  The  name  of  a king  of  Judah  who  was  punished  for  his 

presumption. 

4.  The  uncle  of  Esau. 

5.  The  old  name  of  Bethel. 

6.  The  name  of  one  who,  through  covetousness,  “troubled 

Israel.” 

7.  A Danite,  the  father  of  a famous  judge  in  Israel. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  4. 

A flourishing  church  of  Asia  Minor. 

4 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name 
i 

1.  A Christian  householder. 

2.  A kinsman  of  St.  Paul. 

3.  One  of  the  divisions  of  the  Holy  Land  mentioned  in  the 

New  Testament. 

4.  A place  where  St.  Paul  was  in  peril  from  his  own  coun- 

trymen. 

5.  An  eloquent  man,  and  one  mighty  in  the  Scriptures. 

6.  A city  from  which  St.  Paul  narrowly  escaped  with  his 

life. 

7.  The  first  fruits  of  Achaia. 

8.  One  of  the  apostles. 

9.  A succorer  of  St.  Paul. 

10.  A political  sect  among  the  Jews. 

11.  A division  of  the  Roman  army. 

12.  A New  Testament  prophet. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS. 


147 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  5. 

A man  who  left  his  native  city  when  famine  arose. 

The  initials  of  the  following-  prove  the  name 

1.  One  of  the  brothers  of  the  king*  of  Israel,  famous  for  his 

commanding  stature. 

2.  The  original  name  of  the  city  of  Dan. 

3.  The  district  in  Palestine  likened  to  an  ass  bowing  down 

between  two  burdens. 

4.  The  burial-place  of  a patriarchal  family. 

5.  An  Ethiopian  who  delivered  a prophet  from  danger. 

6.  The  mountain  which  the  Hebrew  lawgiver  prayed  to  see. 

7.  The  seaport  where  a royal  fleet  was  wrecked. 

8.  A king  prophesied  of  by  name. 

9.  The  rebuilder  of  Jericho. 

BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  6. 

The  politician  who  proved  a traitor  to  his  king  and  country. 
The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  The  only  member  of  a royal  family  in  Israel  who  was  to 

be  mourned  for  and  buried. 

2.  A prophetess  whose  teaching  proved  a temporary  check 

to  idolatry  in  Judah. 

3.  One  of  whom  it  was  prophesied,  “He  shall  dwell  in  the 

presence  of  his  brethren.” 

4.  The  burial-place  of  the  great  military  leader  of  the  children 

of  Israel. 

5.  The  minister  of  an  Eastern  king  whose  ambition  resulted 

in  his  ruin. 

6.  The  husbandman  with  the  kingly  heart. 

7.  The  watery  grave  of  a multitude. 

8.  The  birthplace  of  Absalom. 

9.  A memorial  of  deliverance  in  battle. 

10.  The  fatter  of  the  second  founder  of  the  human  rac% 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  7. 

The  godly  governor  of  an  idolatrous  household. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  One  who  chose  idolatry  and  home  rather  than  suffer  afflic- 

tion with  the  people  of  God. 

2.  A city  of  Judah,  for  many  years  the  abode  of  the  Ark  of 

the  Lord. 

3.  The  inspired  herdsman  of  Tekoa. 

4.  A faithful  servant  of  God,  in  whom  was  fulfilled  the 

promise,  “ Them  that  honor  me  I will  honor.” 

5.  A giant,  out  of  whose  hands  King  David  was  delivered  by 

one  of  his  chief  captains. 

6.  A wife  promised  and  given  as  the  reward  of  valor. 

7.  The  builder  of  a city  which  lay  under  the  curse  of  God. 

BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  8. 

Whose  eagerness  to  secure  a blessing  for  her  son  brought 
sorrow  instead  of  joy  ? 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name * 

1.  Whose  rejection  of  faithful  counsellors  led  to  a national 

rebellion  ? 

2.  To  whom  was  the  charge  of  the  tabernacle  committed 

during  the  wilderness  journey  ? 

3.  The  ambitious  prophet  who  perished  among  the  enemies 

of  the  Lord. 

4.  The  prophet  who  was  a witness  for  God  before  multitudes, 

yet  fled  for  his  life  at  the  threat  of  a woman. 

5.  What  city  did  David  deliver  from  the  Philistines,  but  its 

inhabitants  would  not  protect  David  from  the  anger  of 
Saul? 

6.  At  what  place  was  Israel’s  army  first  defeated  after  enter- 

ing Canaan  ? 

7.  Whose  navy  was  celebrated  in  old  times,  and  brought 

great  riches  to  Jerusalem  ? 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS. 


149 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  9. 

The  loyal  and  attached  subject  of  a fugitive  king. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name 

1.  The  meeting-place  of  a king  and  patriarch. 

2.  The  favorite  child — a leader  of  revolt. 

3.  A people  whose  obedience  was  a subject  of  Divine  com- 

mendation. 

4.  The  person  whose  daughters  were  the  first  female  inher- 

itors of  land  in  Palestine. 

5.  One  of  the  grandsons  of  Eli. 

6.  The  city  where  a king  of  Judah  met  with  a violent  death. 

7.  What  tribe  was  prohibited  from  having  any  possessions  in 

the  land  of  Israel  ? 

8.  The  prince  and  great  warrior  killed  in  revenge. 

9.  The  faith  of  a son  proved  by  the  faith  of  a father. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  10. 

What  king  set  aside  God’s  laws,  and  established  laws  of  his 
own  to  gain  the  affections  of  his  people  ? 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name 

1.  The  father  of  a king  beloved  of  God. 

2.  One  of  the  river  boundaries  of  the  Promised  Land. 

3.  The  dwelling-place  of  one  who  served  God  and  judged 

Israel  all  his  life. 

4.  A deliverer  and  judge  of  Israel’s  people. 

5.  The  mother  of  Israel’s  mightiest  monarch. 

6.  The  king  of  one  of  the  nations  destroyed  by  God’s  com- 

mand when  Israel  entered  Canaan. 

7.  One  who  took  a principal  part  in  bringing  the  Ark  of  God 

out  of  the  Philistines’  land. 

8.  A Jew  who  rose  to  great  honors  in  a foreign  court. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  11. 

Whose  covetous  and  deceitful  conduct  brought  immediate 
and  lasting  punishment  on  himself  and  family  ? 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  Where  was  the  first  memorial  raised  to  tell  of  Israel’s  en- 

trance  into  Canaan  ? 

2.  The  meeting-place  of  a king  and  a wicked  woman. 

3.  One  of  the  supporters  of  Moses  during  the  battle  with 

Amalek. 

4.  Who  alone  escaped  from  the  massacre  of  the  priests  of 

Nob  ? 

5.  Where  was  want  changed  to  sufficiency  in  time  of  nation- 

al distress  ? 

6.  The  eastern  boundary  of  the  Persian  empire. 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  12. 

A Gentile  soldier  who  was  fruitful  in  good  works. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  Who  gave  largely  of  his  substance  to  be  counted  a Romaiy 

citizen  ? 

2.  One  who  sought  out  and  aided  an  imprisoned  apostle. 

3.  From  what  city  were  all  Jews  expelled  by  law  in  the  first 

century  ? 

4.  Where  was  a widow’s  heart  turned  from  mourning  to  re- 

joicing ? 

5.  A tempestuous  wind  to  which  St.  Paul  was  exposed  in  one 

of  his  voyages  ? 

6.  A Christian  church  noted  for  its  lukewarmness  and  self- 

righteous  spirit. 

7.  In  what  country  bordering  on  the  Adriatic  Sea  did  St. 

Paul  preach  the  gospel  ? 

8.  One  who  assisted  St.  Paul  in  his  missionary  work. 

9.  Whose  history  is  given  us  in  the  words,  “She  minis- 

tered to  Christ  of  her  substance  ?” 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS. 


,151 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  13. 

A great  man  who  used  his  newly  acquired  power  to  help  a 
fallen  brother. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  What  were  some  of  the  lowest  of  the  Jews  ? 

2.  A garment  used  to  promote  a parent’s  comfort. 

3.  A sleepless  occupant  of  a comfortable  bed. 

4.  One  of  the  offerings  in  the  temple. 

5.  One  of  the  plagues. 

6.  A country  which  sheltered  both  the  type  and  the  anti-type. 

7.  An  herb  of  note  among  the  Pharisees. 

8.  An  object  of  regret. 

9.  A servant  who  betrayed  a fugitive  to  his  master. 

10.  A form  of  speech  adopted  by  Job. 

11.  The  innocent  cause  of  a father’s  despair. 

12.  A man  who,  without  being  a king,  may  possess  a crown. 

BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  14. 

A noted  teacher  of  Jewish  law,  whose  reasoning  had  great 
weight  with  the  council  at  Jerusalem. 

The  initials  of  the  following  prove  the  name : — 

1.  The  portion  of  Palestine  which  was  the  birthplace  of  many 

of  the  apostles. 

2.  An  aged  widow  remarkable  for  a life  of  fasting  and  prayer. 

3.  A disciple  of  Cyprus,  with  whom  Paul  lodged  during  his 

last  visit  to  Jerusalem. 

4.  The  name  of  one  whose  sudden  death  brought  great  fear 

on  all  the  church. 

5.  The  only  companion  of  St.  Paul  during  his  last  imprison- 

ment at  Rome. 

6.  The  city  in  Asia  Minor  from  whence  the  Jews  came  who 
\ stoned  Paul. 

7.  The  village  where  our  Saviour  spent  the  first  evening  after 

his  resurrection. 

8.  A city  where  the  Apostle  Peter  ministered  to  the  saints. 


152 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


No.  15.  What  Scripture  characters  most  strikingly  illustrate 
the  power  of  maternal  influence  for  good  or  for  evil  ? 


No.  16.  What  Scripture  characters  show  the  danger  and  evil 
of  self -trust  ? 


No.  17.  What  Scripture  characters  exhibit  the  sin  and  pun- 
ishment of  irreverently  treating  holy  persons  and  things  ? 


No.  18.  Who  were  those  on  whose  devotion  God  put  distin- 
guished honor  ? 


No.  19.  What  Scripture  characters  exhibit  the  power  of  faith  ? 


No.  20.  What  Scripture  characters  illustrate  the  blessedness 
of  early  devotedness  to  the  service  of  God  ? 


BIBLE 

STUDIES. 


IN  SACRED 


History,  Biography  and  Geography. 


BIBLE  STUDIES 


PERTAINING  TO 

IE3CistiOX*y3  Bioij^arpL-y  a,ja.d  Gr©og-T?a.jplxy, 

Answers  page  128  of  Key . 


BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  1. 

[Showing  a possession  lost  for  ns  by  the  first  Adam  ; regained 
for  ns  by  the  second  Adam.] 

1.  The  name  of  one  of  the  first  seven  deacons. 

2.  A man  who,  as  a king,  offered  willingly  land  and  goods  to 

bnild  an  altar,  and  to  offer  sacrifice  to  God. 

3.  A family  which  earned  the  approbation  and  reward  from 

God  by  their  obedience  to  the  command  of  their  ancestor. 

4.  A maiden  given  to  wife  as  a reward  for  capturing  a city  ; 

and  who  sought  and  obtained,  of  her  father,  land 
with  springs  of  water. 

5.  The  omitted  tribe  in  the  account,  in  the  Revelation,  of  the 

sealing  of  the  hundred  and  forty-four  thousand. 

6.  The  father  of  that  prophet  of  the  Lord  who  dared  speak 

unpalatable  truth  to  the  wicked  king  to  whom  the  rest  of 
the  prophets  had  spoken  palatable  falsehood. 

7.  A convert  called  by  St.  Paul  “the  first  fruits  of  Achaia,*’ 

and  whose  household  that  apostle  baptized. 

8.  That  prophet  whose  visions,  in  the  Old  Testament,  are  often 

much  akin  to  those  of  St.  John  the  Divine  in  the  New. 

The  initials  of  the  above  will  give  the  answer 


156  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  2. 

1.  What  woman  armies  to  the  battle  led  ? 

2.  In  troubled  times  who  gave  God’s  prophet  bread  ? 

3.  Who  told  a he,  to  please  his  thirst  for  gain  ? 

4.  Whose  house  the  holy  ark  of  God  received 

5.  Who  early  of  her  husband  was  bereaved  ? 

6.  Who  felt  a loving  father’s  keenest^pain  ? 

In  these  initial  letters  find, 

A precept  all  our  deeds  to  guide, 

That  bids  us  think  of  others  weal, 

And  cast  all  thoughts  of  self  aside. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  3. 

1.  A name,  the  symbol  of  mere  worldly  gain ; 

To  love  it  and  love  God — the  attempt  is  vain.' 

2.  A vale  Tobiah  sought,  with  feigned  alarm, 

To  entrap  there  Nehemiah  to  his  harm. 

3.  A plain  where  building  projects  of  proud  aim, 

By  heaven  confounded,  soon  was  brought  to  shame. 

4.  A word  of  Christ,  which  ears  fast  chained  unbound. 

5.  For  incense,  jewels,  gold,  a land  renowned. 

The  initials  of  these  words  read  downward  and  the  finals 
upward  and  you  have  the  names  of  two  brothers. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  4. 

1.  The  first  duke  on  record. 

2.  The  mount  on  which  Aaron  died. 

3.  Aaron’s  wife 

4.  An  Apostle  whom  the  Greeks  took  for  their  God,  Jupiter. 

5.  The  place  where  the  Israelites  murmured  for  water. 

6.  The  father  of  Moses. 

7.  A ruler  of  the  Jews,  who  secretly  sought  Jesus  that  he 

might  be  taught  by  him. 

8.  A name  given  to  Simon  Peter. 

9.  A prophet  in  the  reign  of  King  Asa. 

The  initials  form  one  of  the  names  of  our  Lord. 


BIBLE  STUDIES. 


157 


BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  5. 

1.  The  prophet  who  was  sent  to  tell  David  of  the  punishment 

he  had  incurred  by  numbering  the  people. 

2.  A man  who  feared  the  Lord  greatly.” 

3.  The  country  where  the  gospel  was  preached  by  a man  who 

once  had  been  the  terror  of  the  inhabitants. 

4.  A man  who  plotted  to  destroy  a whole  nation  for  the  of- 

fence of  one  man. 

5.  The  only  man  who  escaped  the  slaughter  of  the  priests  by 

Saul. 

6.  The  mountain  in  whose  neighborhood  Sisera  was  defeated. 

7.  The  prophet  who  reproved  Asa  for  trusting  to  the  king  of 

Syria. 

8.  The  name  whiclT Jacob  gave  to  the  place  where  the  angels 

of  God  met  him. 

9.  “A  prince  and  a great  man.” 

10.  The  king  by  whose  decree  the  building  of  the  second  tem- 
ple was  finished. 

11c  The  wife  of  Aaron. 

12.  The  man  to  whom  David  showed  kindness  fo?  Jonathan’s 

sake. 

13.  A man  who  was  spared  by  a king,  and  slain  by  a prophet. 

14.  The  city  of  the  priests. 

15.  The  prophet  who  was  slain  by  Jehoiakim. 

16.  Herod’s  brother. 

17.  The  place  where  the  Israelites  fought  their  first  battle  after 

leaving  Egypt. 

18.  The  murderer  of  Gedaliah. 

19.  The  Hebrew  name  of  the  place  where  our  Lord  was  con- 

demned. 

20.  The  father  of  Lot. 

21.  The  city  to  which  Jehoshaphat  attempted  to  send  ships. 


The  initials  of  the  above  names  (or  words)  form  a state- 
ment which  shows  us  that  we  are  “ very  far  gone  from  orig 
inal  righteousness.” 


158 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  6. 

1.  The  father,  of  Dathan  and  Abiram. 

2.  The  beloved  physician. 

3.  The  surname  of  a traitor. 

4.  The  name  of  a miraculous  spring.  1 

5.  The  mount  of  cursing. 

6.  Where  a herd  of  swine  perished. 

7.  A valley  where  a famous  event  took  place. 

8.  A city  of  Phrygia,  to  which  Paul  addressed  an  epistle 

9.  The  place  where  a Syrian  captain  was  defeated. 

The  initials  of  the  answers  will  give  the  name  of  a so- 
journer in  the  land  of  Moab,  and  the  finals  that  of  his 
native  town. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  7. 

1.  An  Israelitish  leader  who  conquered  the  host  of  Midian. 

2.  A cunning  hunter. 

3.  A prophet,  a native  of  Elkosh. 

4.  One  whom  the  Lord  refused  for  his  anointed. 

5.  The  wife  of  Zebedee. 

6.  The  second  son  of  Kohath. 

7.  The  chief  ruler  of  the  synagogue  at  Corinth. 

The  initials  and  finals  of  the  answers  will  give  the 
names  of  two  books  of  the  Bible. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  8. 

1.  This  sacrifice  was  offered  at  his  birth. 

Who  lived,  despised  and  poor,  upon  the  earth. 

2.  Calling  the  wise  men  (for  he  greatly  feared), 

He  asked  of  them  what  time  the  star  appeared. 

3.  Warned  by  an  angel,  thither  Joseph  went, 

Ere  the  dark  hours  of  night  were  fully  spent. 

4.  He  slept,  and  God,  in  pity  and  in  love, 

Gave  him,  in  this,  a glimpse  of  heaven  above, 


BIBLE  STUDIES. 


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5.  The  tribe  of  one  who  served  God  night  and  day. 

And  in  the  temple  lived  to  watch  and  pray. 

6.  Take  it  upon  you  in  your  Saviour’s  might ; 

In  youth  ’tis  easy,  and  ’tis  rest  at  night. 

7.  Men  saw  its  light,  at  heaven’s  eastern  gate  ; 

It  passed  before  them,  and  their  joy  was  great. 

8.  In  haste  Hwas  eaten,  with  the  staff  in  hand  ; 

For  Israel’s  children  sought  a better  land. 

9.  Her  little  ones  as  Christian  martyrs  slept, 

She  knows  not,  and  refusing  comfort  wept. 

10.  The  prophecy,  a virgin  shall  conceive, 

Will  tell  the  name  which  she  her  Son  should  give. 

11.  ’Twas  here  in  wisdom  and  stature  too, 

And  grace  with  God  and  man,  our  Saviour  grew. 

12.  The  place  where  Christ  bade  his  disciples  stay, 

Whilst  he  should  leave  them  for  a time  to  pray. 

The  initials  give  the  whole. 

Through  God’s  great  mercy,  in  sin’s  blackest  night 
It  came  from  heaven  to  give  his  people  light ; 

To  bid  our  fears  in  death’s  dark  shadows  cease, 

Guiding  our  feet  into  the  way  of  peace. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  9. 

1.  The  son  of  Phineas. 

2.  A city  in  central  Palestine. 

3.  A name  borne  by  one  of  the  children  of  Anak. 

4.  One  of  the  sons  of  Ashur. 

Q.  An  herb  named  by  our  Lord. 

6.  The  builder  of  Jericho. 

The  initials  and  finals  give  the  names  of  two  grest 
prophets. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  10. 

1.  A man  who  made  a wretched  choice. 


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2.  A man  raised  up  as  a deliverer. 

3.  A woman  beautiful  and  well-favored. 

4.  A woman  called  “ a mother  in  Israel.” 

5.  A king  of  Egypt  who  besieged  Jerusalem. 

6.  A king  of  Israel  rebuked  by  a prophet. 

7.  A queen  who  made  a great  feast, 

8.  A queen  who  saved  her  nation. 

9.  A city  famous  in  the  early  history  of  the  world. 

10.  A city  in  Asia  mentioned  in  the  New  Testament. 

11.  A letter  which  commences  no  name  in  the  Bible. 

12.  A letter  of  the  earliest-named  place  in  the  Bible. 

13.  A nation  often  at  war  with  the  Jews. 

14.  A nation  that  had  wars  with  Assyria. 

15.  A place  mentioned  in  Paul’s  last  voyage. 

16.  A place  visited  by  Paul  and  Barnabas. 

17.  A mountain  possessed  by  the  Edomites. 

18.  A mountain  where  the  Lord  spake  to  Israel. 

The  initials  give  words  spoken  in  a time  of  great  peril. 
BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  11. 

1.  Whom  did  his  servants  treacherously  slay. 

As  sleeping  on  his  couch  at  noon  he  lay  ? 

2.  A prince  who,  with  a missionary  band, 

Went  forth  to  preach  throughout  the  Holy  Land. 

3.  A town  where  mighty  miracles  were  wrought, 

Which  for  its  sin  was  to  distruction  brought  ? 

4.  Before  what  idol  did  a Syrian  bend 

Lest  he  his  heathen  master  should  offend  ? 

5.  Who  to  withstand  the  Apostle’s  preaching. 

And  on  himself  a fearful  judgement  brought  ? 

6 . What  did  once  save  from  death  the  human  race, 

And  for  a year  was  then’  sole  dwelling-place  ? 

7.  A prophet  who  was  called  in  early  youth, 

And  till  old  age  he  served  the  God  of  truth. 

8.  A mother  who  did  early  teach  her  boy 

The  way  that  leads  to  everlasting  joy. 


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9.  What  Icing  against  the  tribes  of  Israel  fought 

Because  a passage  through  his  land  they  sought  ? 

10.  A word  inscribed  in  Babel’s  regal  hall, 

Her  impious  king  to  penitence  to  call. 

11.  What  king  would  not  take  counsel  of  the  wise, 

But  did  his  father’s  counsellors  despise  ? 

12.  What  makes  the  gold  with  purest  lustre  shine, 

And  is  an  emblem  of  God’s  Word  Divine  ? 

13.  What  beauteous  creatures  dwell  in  heaven  above, 

And  visit  earth  on  messages  of  love  ? 

14.  Who  did,  when  Judah’s  tribe  was  borne  away, 

The  ruler  of  the  remnant  basely  slay  ? 

15.  Who  brought  good  news,  the  apostle’s  heart  to  cheer, 

When  he  was  sore  oppressed  with  grief  and  fear  ? 

16.  A blessed  emblem  of  our  Saviour  dear, 

For  those  that  trust  in  Him  need  never  fear, 

In  the  initials  of  these  words  we  read 
A prayer  for  that  which  above  all  we  need. 

Without  this  gift  the  world  would  be  most  drear  : 
The  next  be  viewed  with  overwhelming  fear. 

It  casts  its  beams  on  every  scene  of  woe, 

And  throws  a radiance  on  our  path  below. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  12. 

1.  Who  life  and  pardon  for  her  nation  won  ? 

2.  The  name  of  noble  Samuel’s  eldest  son  ? 

3.  Who  lost  his  two  sons  in  a single  day  ? 

4.  A king  who  captive  led  the  Jews  away. 

5.  An  emperor  to  whom  the  world  belonged. 

6.  A king  who  prayed  and  had  his  life  prolonged. 

7.  Assyria’s  scornful  messenger  of  pride. 

8.  The  seer  whose  message  all  his  threats  defied. 

9.  Who  curst  King  David  as  in  grief  he  fled  ? 

10.  Who  scarce  believed  Christ  risen  from  the  dead  ? 

11.  A man  who  lost,  but  got  again  his  sight. 

1 2.  What  Syrian  had  a dream  from  God  at  night  ? 

13.  Who  brought  on  all  mankind  increasing  woe  ? 


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14.  A captain  swift  of  foot  as  a young  roe. 

15.  A mighty  judge  betrayed  by  woman’s  art. 

16.  What  man  did  rashly  with  his  birth -right  part  ? 

17.  A noble  monarch,  warrior,  poet,  seer. 

18.  Who  would  not  let  King  David  taste  his  cheer  ? 

16.  A man  who  served  the  Lord  in  Ahab’s  court. 

20.  The  place  from  which  the  finest  gold  was  brought  ? 

21.  A faithful  Archite,  to  King  David  dear. 

22.  Who  said  his  wife,  was  not  his  wife,  through  fear  ! 

23.  From  whom  did  Jesus  seven  devils  cast  ? 

24.  The  brother  Joseph  kept  and  bound  so  fast. 

25.  Who  quickly  for  Rebecca  water  drew  ? 

26.  The  famous  mount  where  stately  cedars  grow. 

27.  Who  in  his  prisoner  no  evil  found  ; 

And  knew  him  innocent,  yet  left  him  bound  ? 

By  these  initials  you  will  plainly  see, 

To  five  like  Christ,  unselfish  we  must  be. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  13. 

1.  Who  like  the  lion  seeketh  to  devour 
The  godly  man  in  an  unguarded  hour  ? 

2.  Whose  occupation  did  the  apostle  share, 

When  forced  to  labor  for  his  daily  fare  ? 

3.  In  what  did  Ruth  her  present  take  away, 

Which  to  her  mother  she  did  straight  convey  ? 

4.  To  what  great  sin  was  Israel's  nation  prone, 

Which  robbed  their  God  of  what  was  his  alone  ? 

5.  Who  was  by  faith  enabled  to  despise 

The  lion’s  yawning  jaws  and  glaring  eyes  ? 

Take  the  above  initials,  and  you’ll  find 
The  nature  of  one  most  favored  of  mankind  ; 

One  from  a number  chosen  by  the  Lord 
To  rule  a nation  by  his  sacred  word. 

Sweet  were  the  sounds  that  issued  from  his  songs 
In  praise  of  him  to  whom  all  praise  belongs. 

He,  choosing  in  his  youth  the  better  part, 

Was  styled  by  God  one  after  his  own  heart. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  14. 

1.  Who  challenged  Israel’s  hosts  to  single  fight ; 

2.  What  prophets  hid  in  caves  as  dark  as  night  ? 

3.  What  poet  sounded  forth  his  Maker’s  praise 

4.  Who  was  expelled  from  his  home  in  early  days  ? 

5.  What  king  neglected  and  despised  God’s  word  ? 

6.  What  woman’s  heart  “was  opened  by  the  Lord  ?” 

7.  What  conquering  king  the  towers  of  Shemer  raised  ? 

8.  Who  would  not  come  to  hear  her  beauty  praised  ? 

9.  And  who  to  heaven  on  fiery  wheels  was  borne, 

His  mantle  falling  on  his  friend  forlorn  ? 

Take  the  initials,  and  in  them  you’ll  find 
Wise  words  of  counsel,  for  the  young  designed. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  15. 

1.  Whither  did  Jonah  vainly  try  from  God  to  flee  ? 

2.  Who  once  three  angels  entertained  beneath  a tree  ? 

3.  A noted  brook  that  flowed  beside  Jerusalem  ? 

4.  A “ready  scribe ’’who  wrote  the  book  that  bears  his 

name  ? 

5.  A judge  who  hoped  to  gain  a bribe  for  Paul’s  release  ? 

6.  Who  made  a molten  calf  rebellious  tribes  to  please  ? 

7.  A man  that  grossly  mocked  and  cast  stones  at  his  king  ? 

8.  Whom  did  Paul  ask  his  parchments,  books,  and  cloak  to 

bring  ? 

9.  Who  unto  Solomon  for  God’s  house  workmen  sent  ? 

10.  And  where  was  it  for  precious  gold  his  servants  went  ? 

11.  Whom,  four  days  dead,  out  of  the  grave  did  Jesus  call  ? 

12.  Who  loved  this  evil  world,  and  hence  deserted  Paul  ? 

13.  On  whose  behalf  did  Paul  an  earnest  letter  write  ? 

14.  To  whom  was  he  conveyed  a prisoner  by  night  ? 

15.  Whom  did  his  godly  father  on  an  altar  bind  ? 

16.  And  for  whose  vineyard  was  it  that  a king  repined  ? 

17.  A word  th’  Ephraimites  could  not  pronounce  aright  ? 

18.  Where  Paul  from  Troas  travelling,  tarried  for  a night ! 


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19.  Where  was  the  birthplace  of  the  prophet  Samuel  ? 

20.  Who  touched  God’s  ark,  and  instantly  a victim  fell  ? 

21.  Who  cherished  angry  thoughts,  and  then  his  brother 

killed  ? 

22.  And  into  whose  young  mind  were  holy  truths  instilled  ? 

23.  A king’s  son  on  his  bed  once  barbarously  slain  ? 

24.  Who  proved  a friend  to  Paul,  ashamed  not  of  his  chain  ? 

25.  A man  that  timidly,  with  deeply  felt  concern, 

Came  unto  Christ  by  night,  the  way  of  truth  to  learn  ? 

In  the  first  letters  of  each  name  combined, 

A gracious  attribute  of  God  you  find. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  16. 

1.  Whose  son  was  raised  by  Christ’s  almighty  power  ? 

2.  What  friend  of  God  proved  faithless  for  one  hour  ? 

3.  Whose  youthful  life  was  saved  for  future  fame  ? 

4.  Who  cast  a lustre  on  a mother’s  name  ? 

5.  On  whose  behalf  did  Paul  the  apostle  plead  ? 

6.  O’er  fall’n  Jerusalem  whose  heart  did  bleed  ? 

7.  Whose  life  was  saved  that  many  might  rejoice  ? 

8.  Who  for  the  ruined  temple  raised  his  voice  ? 

9.  Who  did  with  Baal’s  prophets  long  contend  ? 

10.  To  whom  did  Abram  prove  the  firmest  friend  ? 

11.  Who  feared  to  tell  the  king  the  prophet’s  word  ? 

12.  Where  dwelt  the  judge  so  faithful  to  the  Lord  ? 

13.  And  who,  though  oft  by  Satan’s  wiles  deceived, 

A man  of  God’s  own  heart  the  name  received  ? 

The  initial  letters  form  a Scripture  exhortation. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  17. 

1.  In  whom  did  Jesus  say  there  was  no  guile  ? 

2.  What  king  did  hinder  Israel  for  awhile  ? 

3.  Who  sought  by  letter  Ezra’s  work  to  stay  ? 

4.  Whose  fame  for  wisdom  sounded  far  away  ? 

5.  Who  called  his  wives  to  hear  his  doleful  tale  ? 


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6.  What  friend  of  Paul  in  trouble  did  not  fail  ? 

7.  What  was  the  faithful  Abram  s father’s  name  ? 

8.  Who  trembled  at  the  Saviour’s  growing*  fame  ? 

9.  Before  whose  bar  did  Paul  most  nobly  plead  ? 

10.  What  warlike  man  for  David’s  crime  did  bleed  ? 

11.  What  book  shows  forth  the  prophet’s  grief  and  pain  ? 

12.  And  by  whose  hands  was  Gedaliah  slain  ? 

13.  Whose  vineyard  did  the  wicked  Ahab  claim  ? 

14.  And  what  blind  man  did  Jesus  not  disdain  ? 

15.  Where  dwelt  a patriarch  of  early  date  ? 

16.  Who  owed  to  woman’s  hand  his  direful  fate  ? 

17.  What  name  proclaims  the  Saviour’s  ever  near  ? 

18.  What  Ammonite  made  Israel’s  heart  to  fear  ? 

19.  What  faithful  servant  sought  help  from  the  Lord  ? 

20.  Who,  firm  in  faith,  feared  neither  fire  nor  sword  ? 

21.  Who,  taking  the  infant  Jesus  in  his  arms, 

Bade  Mary’s  heart  prepare  for  great  alarms  ? 

These  initials  show,  when  read  aright, 

A precept  wise  and  true, 

To  do  with  all  thy  power  and  might 
Whate’er  thou  find’st  to  do. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  18. 

1.  What  gates  did  Samson  bear  with  ease  away  ? 

2.  Whose  debt  did  Paul  take  on  himself  to  pay  ? 

3.  What  god  before  the  ark  fell  flatly  down  ? 

4.  Whose  father  died  beneath  God’s  angry  frown  ? 

5.  Whose  servant  bore  an  open  letter  forth  ? 

6.  What  Syrian’s  flocks  were  bless’ d for  Jacob’s  worth  ? 

7.  Who  by  his  brav’ry  won  his  cousin’s  hand  ? 

8.  Who  boldly  disobeyed  her  lord’s  command  ? 

9.  What  country  nourished  Israel's  chosen  race, 

Till  friendly  kings  to  cruel  ones  gave  place  ? 

Take  now  the  letter  that  begins  each  name  : 

A very  precious  text  you’ll  find  the  same. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  19. 

1.  What  ruler  of  the  Jews  did  Paul  baptize  ? 

2.  Who  saw  a man  of  God  to  glory  rise  ? 

3.  Who  fell’d  a bough  to  fire  a city  tow’r  ? 

4.  Who  with  great  skill  could  speak  of  tree  and  flow’r  ? 

5.  What  Hebrew  bore  a gift  to  Moab’s  king  ? 

6.  From  whence  did  Solomon  much  treasure  bring  ? 

7.  Whose  threshing-fioor  stood  on  the  temple’s  site  ? 

8.  Whose  men  did  swear  their  king  should  no  more  fight  ? 

9.  Who  forty  years’  repose  for  Israel  gained  ? 

10.  What  Moabitish  king  o’er  them  then  reigned  ? 

11.  What  queen  in  royal  house  a feast  did  make  ? 

12.  Who  from  a husband  fond  a wife  did  take  ? 

13.  Whose  wordly  choice  became  to  him  a snare, 

And  says  with  warning  voice  to  us,  Beware  ? 

You’ll  solve  my  rhyme,  w~hate’er  may  be  your  age, 

If  well  you  search  the  Bible’s  sacred  page  ; 

Name  after  name  must  its  initial  give, 

And  if  you  heed  the  text  your  soul  shall  live. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  20. 

1.  Who  in  a chariot  preach’d  with  telling  power  ? 

2.  Who  met  her  future  lord  at  eve’s  calm  hour  ? 

3.  Who  first  was  stoned  with  stones,  then  burn’d  with  fire  ? 

4.  What  kind  of  pigeon  did  the  law  require  ? 

5.  From  whence  was  cast  a sinful  queen  to  die  ? 

6.  Who  had  twelve  sons,  with  towns  and  castles  high  ? 

7.  Whence  came  one  to  plead  with  Israel’s  king  ? 

8.  A prophet’s  mother  who  with  joy  did  sing  ? 

9.  Who  built  a town  upon  a hill  he  bought  ? 

10.  To  whom  was  husbandry  with  pleasure  fraught  ? 

11.  Where  was  a burning  quench’d  by  earnest  prayer  ? 

12.  Who  drove  three  giants  forth  with  courage  rare  ? 

13.  A cunning  hunter,  to  his  father  dear  ? 

14.  Who  hired  an  army  ere  he  fought  with  Seir  ? 

15.  What  king,  when  wounded,  ended  his  own  life  ? 


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16.  For  whom  did  Eliezer  seek  a wife  ? 

17.  Who  had  a guileless  heart,  that  priceless  boon  ? 

18.  Where  stood  the  sun,  while  also  stayed  the  moon  ? 

Your  Bibles  search  (an  act  the  Papist  blames)  ! 
These  questions  all  must  answer’d  be  by  names. 
The  letter  first  of  each  place  in  a line, 

To  obey  the  words  may  God  your  heart  incline  ! 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  21. 

1.  What  Jew  became  a convert  of  our  Lord, 

And  with  the  seventy  went  to  preach  the  word  ? 

2.  What  name  was  given  to  Phinehas’  infant  son, 
Significant  of  Israel’s  glory  gone  ? 

3.  Where  David  was  compelled  with  foes  to  live, 
What  city  to  him  did  king  Achish  give  ? 

4.  Who  was  a chosen  vessel  of  the  Lord, 

To  guide  his  church  and  spread  his  name  abroad  ? 

5.  Who  was  the  victim  spared  by  Saul’s  command, 
Who  fell  at  length  by  Samuel’s  feeble  hand  ? 

6.  What  favored  minion  had  a gallows  made, 

And  fell  into  the  snare  himself  had  laid  ? 

The  above  initials  will  name  a place 
Whose  story  pleases  every  child  of  grace, 

Since  to  a covenant  God  we  there  commend 
The  present  and  the  future  of  our  friend. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  22. 

1.  On  what  high  mountain  were  seven  altars  made  ? 

2.  Who  was  for  her  son’s  safety  much  afraid  ? 

3.  From  what  town  were  th’  apostles  forced  to  flee  ? 

4.  Whom  did  our  Saviour  ’neath  the  fig  tree  see  ? 

5.  Who  to  a king  did  tidings  sad  convey  ? 

6.  And  who  did  once  Goliath’s  brother  slay  ? 

7.  Whose  valor  was  rewarded  with  a wife  ? 

8.  Who  trembled  when  Paul  preached  a future  life  ? 

9.  What  king  to  Abram  did  his  wife  restore  ? 


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10.  Who  was  a ready  scribe  in  Moses’  law  ? 

11.  A king  of  Judah  in  his  chariot  slain  ? 

12.  A town  where  Jesus  did  some  time  remain  ? 

13.  Who  walked  with  God,  and  knew  not  death  or  pain  ? 

Take  these  initials,  and  a name  they  form 
Of  Him,  who  speaking,  hushed  the  angry  storm, 

And  where  he  walked,  in  gentleness  and  might, 

A peaceful  radiance  shed,  the  Lord  of  light. 

Oh  may  his  reign  within  our  hearts  begin, 

And  his  abounding  grace  prevail  against  our  sin ! 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  23. 

1.  The  word  whereby  the  test  was  once  applied, 

Where  nations  met  beside  the  swelling  tide  ? 

2.  The  portion  of  the  day  first  named  on  earth  ? 

3.  The  power  that  gave  created  things  their  birth  ? 

4.  The  dried-up  stem  that  blossomed  like  the  rose  ? 

5.  The  number  of  the  saints  whose  hands  disclose 
The  Saviour’s  mark  ? The  prophet’s  earnest  call 

6.  To  take  the  water  offered  unto  all  ? 

7.  The  twice-repeated  words  by  God  once  spoken, 

8.  To  save  the  house  that  all  his  laws  had  broken  ? 

9.  What  Christ  is  to  his  church  ? The  frame  wherein] 

10.  Time’s  cycles  move  ? In  what  should  we  begin 

11.  To  worship  God  ? The  word  each  one  is  bound 
To  speak,  inviting  others  by  the  sound 

12.  To  drink  the  living  waters  ? Christ’s  command — 
What  we  should  be  who  seek  the  better  land  ? 

13.  In  what  did  the  Creator  fashion  man, 

Last  of  his  works,  yet  chief  in  all  the  plan  ? 

14.  The  last  bequest  the  Saviour  gave  to  those 
Who  heard  his  voice  in  blessing  when  he  rose  ? 

15.  That  which  the  lilies  do  not,  and  yet  they 
A glory  greater  than  the  king  display  ? 

16.  By  what  was  judgment  asked  before  the  Lord, 

When  Joshua  first  assumed  the  leader’s  sword  ? 


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17.  What  Christ  declared  the  people  went  to  see 
Who  waited  on  his  herald’s  ministry  ? 

18.  How  the  rich  man  shall  sadly  go  away  ? 

19.  What  we  shall  be  who  loves  the  Lord’s  great  day  ? 

In  one  great  precept  the  initials  weave  : 

Obey,  and  you  shall  Christ  himself  perceive  ; 

He  spake  the  words,  and  all  who  seek  his  face 
Shall  find  in  them,  full  of  truth  and  grace. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  24. 

1.  The  king  whom  Abram  slew  to  save  Lot’s  life  ? 

2.  The  king  whose  son  took  Jezebel  to  wife  ? 

3.  The  king  whose  pride  by  God  was  brought  down  low  ? 

4.  The  king,  who  fearful,  to  a witch  did  go  ? 

5.  The  king’s  son  who  was  murdered  on  his  bed  ? 

6.  The  king  who  mourned  in  song  his  foe  when  dead  ? 

7.  The  king  who  to  Jehoiachin  was  kind  ? 

8.  The  king  who  would  not  aged  counsellors  mind  ? 

9.  The  king  whose  warlike  help  King  Ahaz  prayed  ? 

10.  The  king  who  begged  that  God  would  grant  him  aid  } 

11.  The  king  who  cruelly  died  by  Ehud’s  blade  ? 

12.  The  king  whose  mother  words  of  wisdom  taught  ? 

13.  The  king’s  court  which  the  gentle  Esther  sought  ? 

14.  The  king-built  city  where  the  king  was  slain  ? 

15.  The  king’s  counsellor  sent  to  ease  his  pain  ? 

16.  The  king  whose  brothers  twain  their  father  slew  ? 

17.  The  king,  who  more  than  any,  heavenly  wisdom  knew  * 

Combine  the  initials  of  these  royal  names  ; 

They  give  a text  which  man’s  poor  splendor  shames. 

In  summer  glory  God  the  earth  arrays, 

And  crowns  with  beauty  the  succeeding  days 
Go,  walk  the  fields  and  breathe  the  fragrant  air 
And  mark  the  perfect  wisdom  everywhere  : 

What  palace  is  there  like  the  vaulted  sky  ? 

What  king’s  attire  can  with  these  flowerets  vie  ? 

Oh  thou,  who  clothest  thus  the  verdant  field, 

To  us  the  needed  blessing  daily  vield. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  25. 

1.  Who  sheltered  David  in  an  hour  of  need  ? 

2.  Who  died  ’mid  household  grief  and  public  gloom  ? 

3.  Who  stained  the  young  earth  with  a cruel  deed  ? 

4.  Whose  words  averted  Judah’s  coming  doom  ? 

5.  Who  through  an  erring  monarch’s  treachery  died  ? 

6.  Whose  faltering  conscience  saved  his  brother’s  life  ? 

7.  Who  did  the  toils  of  Nehemiah  deride  ? 

8.  Who  bore  a gift  and  a distroying  knife  ? 

9.  What  infant’s  birth  made  glad  a widow’s  heart  ? 

10.  Who  for  untimely  forwardness  was  slain  ? 

11.  Who  rashly  with  a God-sent  gift  did  part  ? 

Yet  by  his  death  a victory  did  gain  ? 

In  the  initial  letters  see, 

A precept  that  ’twere  well  to  heed, 

For  it  imparts  the  cheering  charm, 

Which  in  its  turn  each  heart  doth  need. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  26. 

1.  A doubter. 

2.  A proud  courtier. 

3.  A scribe. 

4.  A king  who  remembered  his  mother’s  teachings. 

5.  The  first  judge  of  Israel. 

6.  A foolish  young  king  who  refused  good  counsel. 

7.  A heathen  king  who  acknowledge  the  power  of  the  true 

God. 

8.  A king’s  son,  who  was  murdered  in  his  bed. 

9.  One  who  tried  craft  to  hinder  a good  work. 

10.  One  who  wished  to  entertain  an  angel. 

11.  A burden,  which,  when  Christ’s,  is  easy  and  light. 

12.  A selfish  nephew  of  Abraham. 

13.  The  assassin  of  one  of  Nebuchadnezzar’s  governors. 

14.  One  who  suffered  for  avarice  and  untruthfulness. 

15.  A man  whose  wife  was  more  famous  than  himself . 

16.  A king  of  Assyria,  at  the  time  Pekah  was  king  of  Israel. 


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The  initials  give  a saying  of  the  Psalmist  expressing 
faith  and  joy. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  27. 

L The  man  whose  name  is  first  mentioned  in  connection 
with  a victory  over  the  Amalekites. 

2.  A prince  of  Midian  slain  by  the  Ephraimites. 

S.  The  father  of  Jehu. 

4.  The  captain  of  Absalom’s  host. 

5.  The  only  weapon  used  at  the  siege  of  Jericho. 

6.  A prophetess  who  foretold  the  evil  that  should  come 

upon  the  kingdom  of  Judah. 

7.  The  country  to  which  the  murderers  of  Sennacherib  fled. 

8.  A king  who  was  deprived  of  his  dominion  until  he  would 
acknowledge  that  all  earthly  power  was  the  work  of  God. 

The  initials  and  finals  of  the  foregoing  names  (or 
words)  form  the  names  of  a father  and  son  : the  initials 
give  us  the  son,  who  was  sent  to  warn  David  of  Absa- 
lom’s intentions.  The  finals,  the  father,  one  of  the 
priests  in  the  reign  of  David. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  28. 

1.  A servant  of  God,  who  followed  Him  fully. 

2.  Another  servant  of  God,  who  feared  the  Lord  greatly. 

3.  The  woman  to  whom  Jesus  first  appeared  after  his  resur- 

rection. 

4.  A woman  who  is  said  to  have  been  righteous  before  God. 

5.  The  birth  place  of  the  father  of  the  faithful. 

6.  A city  where  Jesus  raised  one  from  the  dead. 

7.  A city  in  the  wilderness,  built  by  King  Solomon. 

8.  A place  from  which  gold  was  brought  to  King  Solomon. 

9.  A prophet  who  lived  in  the  reign  of  King  Ahaz. 

10.  A prophet  who  lived  in  the  reign  of  King  Ahab. 

The  initials  form  a gracious  invitation  of  the  Lord  Jesus. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  29. 

1.  What  office  did  our  Lord  fulfill  in  offering  Himself  a sac- 

rifice for  sin  ? 

2.  What  expression  is  used  concerning  Christ  as  of  the 

house  of  David  ? 

3.  In  what  term  does  St.  Paul,  in  his  epistle  to  the  Cor- 

inthians, speak  of  the  relation  of  Christ  to  the  Father  ? 

4.  What  title  of  Christ,  though  given  him  in  contempt  by 

his  enemies,  was  the  fulfillment  of  a prophecy  ? 

5.  A name  of  our  Saviour  that  indicates  his  wisdom  ? 

6.  In  what  prophetic  language  is  the  essential  attribute  of 

God  ascribed  to  Christ. 

7.  A title  by  which  our  Lord’s  human  descent  is  described  ? 

8.  Under  what  designation  does  prophecy  indicate  Christ 

as  cleansing  from  all  iniquity  ? 

9.  Name  the  grand  office  of  Christ  as  our  Divine  Teacher. 

10,  What  prophetic  title  of  our  Saviour  shows  Him  to  be 

both  God  and  Man  ? 

11,  One  of  our  Saviour’s  names  taken  from  the  Greek 

alphabet  ? 

12,  How  does  our  Lord  show  himself  to  be  the  support  of 

that  temple  built  up  of  his  elect  ? 

13,  What  is  it  that  Christ’s  people  find  in  him  ? 

From  these  initials  you  will  find 
The  love  of  God  to  human  kind. 

As  foretold  by  the  prophet,  what 
Christ  should  be. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  30. 

1.  One  whom  Paul  called  his  own  son  in  the  faith. 

2.  A king  who  helped  Solomon  to  build  the  temple. 

3.  A prophet  who  was  seen  hundreds  of  years  after  he  died 

4.  The  eldest  sister  of  Rachel. 

5.  The  grandfather  of  King  David. 

6.  The  eldest  son  of  Jacob. 

7.  The  youngest  son  of  Jesse. 


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8.  A distinguished  teacher  at  Antioch. 

9.  A Roman  officer  who  saved  Paul’s  life. 

10.  A warrior  who  killed  Goliath’s  brother. 

11.  A scribe  who  carried  a message  to  Isaiah. 

12.  A king’s  son  who  killed  his  father. 

13.  One  of  the  judges  of  Israel. 

14.  One  of  the  best  of  the  kings  of  Judah. 

15.  One  of  the  ancestors  of  our  Lord. 

16.  One  of  Job  s comforters. 

17.  A great  man  among  the  Anakims. 

18.  A prophet  who  rebuked  King  David. 

19.  A prophetess  who  judged  Israel. 

20.  The  father  of  the  first  King  of  Israel. 

21.  The  steward  of  Abraham’s  house. 

22.  The  mother  of  Timothy. 

23.  The  third  Apostle  called  by  Jesus. 

24.  An  orator  who  accused  Paul. 

25.  A king  reproved  by  John  the  Baptist. 

26.  A false  prophet  who  withstood  Paul. 

27.  A true  prophet  in  the  land  of  Chaldea. 

The  initials  express  an  affectionate  wish  and  devout 
benediction. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO,  31. 

1.  A servant  who  gained  part  of  his  master’s  property  by 

slander  and  deceit. 

2.  A high  priest  who  tried  to  hinder  a great  work  of  the 

Lord. 

3.  A title  of  honor  which  our  Lord  told  his  disciples  to  refuse 

when  called  by  it. 

4.  One  of  those  classes  of  people  who  shall  be  cast  into  the 

lake  of  fire,  which  is  the  second  death. 

5.  The  division  of  Palestine  of  which,  at  the  beginning  of 

John  the  Baptist’s  ministry,  Philip,  the  husband  of 
Herodias  was  Tetrarch. 

6.  The  soldier  who,  when  with  David,  took  away  Paul’s 

spear  and  cruse  of  water,  while  his  guards  were  asleep. 


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7.  The  cousin  of  a prophet  who  bought  a field  from  him, 
as  a token  that  the  children  of  Israel  should  return  from 
their  captivity  in  Babylon. 

The  initials  and  finals  give  the  names  of  two  woman, 
sisters  of  a famous  king  of  Israel.  The  first  the  mother  of 
brave  men,  in  connection  with  whom  her  name  is  often 
mentioned. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  32. 

1.  A man  whose  end  exemplifies  that  “ the  love  of  money  is 

the  root  of  all  evil.” 

2.  A man  who  4 4 prepared  his  heart  to  seek  the  law  of  the 

Lord.” 

3.  The  town  to  which  Elkanah  belonged. 

4.  The  country  which  bounded  the  dominions  of  Ahasuerus 

on  the  east. 

5.  The  king  of  Elam  who  took  Lot  prisoner. 

6.  One  of  the  prophets  who  incited  the  Jews  to  the  building 

of  the  second  temple. 

7.  The  name  which  Joshua  originally  bore. 

The  initials  of  the  above  names  form  the  name  of  a city 
taken  by  the  Israelites  where  only  one  family  was  spared  ; 
the  finals,  of  a city  built  by  Omri,  which  was  also  his 
burial-place. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  33. 

1.  A tree  with  which  a famous  temple  was  built. 

2.  A tree  under  which  idols  were  buried. 

3.  A prophet  whom  a king  of  Judah  slew  with  the  sword. 

4.  A city  in  Egypt,  prophesied  against  by  three  prophets. 

5.  A tree  into  which  one  climbed  to  see  Christ, 

6.  The  place  where  the  spies  obtained  the  bunch  of  grapes. 

7.  One  called  44thebeloved  physician.” 

8.  One  whose  heart  the  Lord  opened. 

9.  One  from  whom  our  Lord  was  a descendant. 

10.  One  who  caused  her  son  to  deceive. 

The  above  initials  form  a name  by  which  our  Lord  was 
called  in  the  Old  Testament. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  34. 

1.  The  only  queen  that  over  Judah  reigned, 

And  her  brief  reign  with  cruel  murder  stained  ? 

2.  Who  for  herself  did  carve  a tomb  on  high, 

Then  died  an  exile  ’neath  a foreign  sky  ? 

3.  A city  where  who  once  its  portals  gained 
Protection  from  pursuing  foes  obtained  ? 

4.  Who  nobly  braved  a wicked  monarch’s  ire 
And  walked  unhurt  amid  the  blazing  fire  ? 

5.  A symbol,  first  of  God’s  forgiving  grace, 

That  afterward  showed  the  folly  of  our  race  ? 

6.  A shapeless  stone  which  did  from  heaven  fall 
On  which  for  aid  the  heathen  world  did  call  ? 

7.  An  emblem  of  our  Saviour’s  gentle  sway, 

Easy  to  those  who  do  their  God  obey  ? 

8.  Who  did  the  brother  of  Goliah  slay, 

And  valiantly  upheld  king  David’s  sway  ? 

9.  A beauteous  type  of  Christ’s  life-giving  power, 

Who  doth  on  earth  the  richest  blessings  shower  ? 

10.  Who,  when  a ruler  was  oppressed  with  care, 
Assisted  him  to  persevere  in  prayer  ? 

11.  Whose  son  taught  men  to  strike  the  tuneful  lyre, 
And  did  their  minds  with  harmony  inspire  ? 

12.  Where  did  the  patriarch  a pillar  raise 

For  visions  sweet  and  bright  his  God  to  praise  ? 

13.  Who  made  a feast,  that  former  friends  might  prove 
The  blessings  of  a Saviour’s  care  and  love  ? 

14.  What  mighty  empire  o’er  the  earth  bore  sway 

When  here  on  earth  our  blessed  Lord  did  stay  ? 

15.  Who,  when  a prophet  was  by  grief  oppresst, 

Did  come  to  aid  him  and  procure  him  rest  ? 

16.  The  land  for  Israel’s  sake  supremely  blest, 

Type  of  the  Christian’s  everlasting  rest  ? 

17.  An  altar  raised,  for  Israel’s  sons  to  trace 

That  they  belonged  to  that  much  favored  race  ? 

18.  Who  was  the  grandsire  of  a mighty  seer 

Who  taught  the  Jews  to  overcome  their  fear  ? 


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19.  A beauteous  emblem  in  the  temple  riven, 

To  show  that  Christ  our  Lord  hath  opened  heaven  ? 

20.  The  priest’s  son  who  Israel’s  thousands  led, 

And  before  whom  the  waves  of  Jordan  tied  ? 

In  these  initials  you  will  find 
Precept  and  promise  both  combined. 

If  you,  by  grace,  the  first  obey, 

You  then  will  find  the  heavenly  way 
That  leads  you  to  the  realm  above, 

Where  all  is  peace,  and  joy,  and  love. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  35. 

1.  A word  which  signifies  ‘‘peace.” 

2.  A child  who  was  born  on  the  day  of  a great  national  ca- 
lamity. 

3.  A city  wThich  was  popularly  supposed  to  produce  nothing 
good. 

4.  A son  of  Saul  who  reigned  over  Israel  for  two  years. 

5.  The  father  of  Boaz. 

6.  An  orator  who  accused  St.  Paul  before  Felix. 

7.  A king  of  Syria  who  was  anointed  by  a prophet  of  Israel. 

8.  David’s  eldest  brother. 

9.  The  queen  of  Egypt  in  Solomon’s  time. 

10.  The  town  in  which  Samuel’s  house  was. 

11.  The  people  who  erected  an  altar  “to  the  unknown  God.” 

12.  The  only  leper  who  was  cleansed  during  the  reign  of 
Jehoram,  King  of  Israel. 

13.  A conqueror  whose  death  was  more  disastrous  to  his  ene- 
mies than  his  life  had  been. 

14.  The  country  whence  Elijah  originally  came. 

15.  A Moabitess  who  married  into  the  tribe  of  Judah. 

16.  The  Ethiopian  eunuch  who  interceded  for  Jeremiah. 

17.  The  mountain  given  to  Esau  for  a possession. 

18.  The  church  to  whom  it  was  said,  ‘ ‘ Thou  hast  a name  that 
thou  livest,  and  art  dead.” 


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19.  Leah’s  fifth  son. 

20.  The  conqueror  of  Chushan-rishathaim. 

21.  A servant  whose  master  granted  him  leave  of  absence  for 
twelve  years. 

22.  A runaway  slave  who  was  sent  back  to  his  master  by 
St.  Paul. 

23.  The  age  of*  Moses  when  he  visited  his  brethren. 

24.  Absalom’s  daughter. 

25.  An  Egyptian  slave  who  became  the  mother  of  a great 
nation. 

26.  The  father  of  Bathsheba. 

27.  The  well  near  which  Isaac  dwelt. 

28.  The  tribe  to  whom  it  was  said,  “ As  thy  days,  so  shall  thy 
strength  be/’ 

29.  A charge  which  was  given  to  the  disciples  and  to  all 
Christians. 

The  initials  of  the  above  names  (or  words)  give  us  a definition 
€>f  sin. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  36. 

1.  The  tribe  to  which  Korah  belonged  ? 

2.  The  son  of  Ruth  ? 

3.  That  by  which  the  sheep  know  the  shepherd  ? 

4.  David’s  eldest  brother  ? 

5.  The  man  whom  Philip  brought  to  Christ  ? 

6.  The  father  of  Ahab  ? 

7.  The  birthplace  of  St.  Paul  ? 

8.  The  man  who  “boasted  himself  to  be  somebody?” 

9.  The  city  given  by  Joshua  to  Caleb  ? 

10.  The  prophet  who  said  “ I am  not  better  than  my  fathers.” 

11.  That  which  Pharaoh’s  daughter  promised  to  Jochabed  ? 

12.  The  man  who  was  “ blessed  because  of  the  Ark  of  God  ? ” 

13.  The  place  where  Elkanah  lived  ? 

14.  That  of  which  Jacob  made  pottage  ? 

15.  The  man  who  was  “ greatly  beloved  ?” 

The  initials  form  a precept  much  needed  in  this  world* 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  37. 

1.  The  prophet  who  “loved  the  wages  of  unrighteousness.” 

2.  The  native  land  of  Ishmael’s  wife. 

3.  The  man  who  would  not  part  with  the  inheritance  of  his 
fathers. 

4.  The  tenth  part  of  an  ephah. 

5.  The  city  to  which  Barnabas  went  to  seek  Saul. 

6.  The  number  of  years  that  Moses  sojourned  in  Midian. 

7.  The  saint  who,  “being  dead,  yet  speaketh.” 

8.  The  medium  of  communication  between  Joseph  and  his 
brethren. 

9.  St.  Paul’s  “own  son  in  the  faith.” 

10.  The  father  of  King  Manasseh. 

11.  Isaac’s  brother-in-law. 

12.  The  prophet  visited  on  his  death-bed  by  King  Juash. 

13.  The  city  where  Omri  was  buried. 

14.  The  Benjamite  who  cursed  David. 

These  initials  make  a charge  of  our  Saviour  to  His  disciples. 
BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  38. 

1 .  Whose  faith  and  courage  saved  her  people’s  life  ? 

2 Who  won  a battle  trusting  in  the  Lord  ? 

3.  Who  gained  a sharp  rebuke  for  jealous  strife  ? 

4.  Who  perished  by  a traitor’s  cruel  sword  ? 

5.  Who  checked  his  rage  to  prove  a prophet’s  word  ? 

The  initial  letters  take — they  form  his  name 
Who  did  his  foe’s  unwilling  praise  proclaim  ; 

Then  take  the  finals,  and  they  give  the  same. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  39. 

1.  A type  of  our  Lord  ; one  who  entered  the  land  of  Egypt, 
and  the  house  of  bondage,  and  there  saved  his  people. 

2.  One  who  preferred  a present  and  temporal  benefit,  to  that 
which  was  future  and  eternal,  and  repented,  when  too  late. 

3.  The  name  of  a King  of  Israel ; also  of  one  who,  from  a 
persecutor,  became  an  apostle. 

4.  One  who  put  out  a rash  hand,  unauthorized  by  God,  to 


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steady  the  ark,  which  he  thought  to  be  in  danger,  and  received 
not  praise,  but  punishment  from  God. 

5.  The  name  of  that  church  of  whose  angel  (or  bishop)  was 
said,  “Thou  hast  a name  that  thou  livest,  and  art  dead.” 

The  first  letters  of  these  make  up  the  sweetest  human  name 
in  the  world. 

“ It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole 
It  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 

’Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 

And  to  the  weary  rest. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  40. 

Faith  shall  be  swallowed  up  in  sight, 

Hope  in  fulfillment  end, 

When  on  our  twilight  life  the  light 
Of  heaven  shall  descend. 

A sister  grace  to  these,  more  great, 

Shall  brighten  when  they  wane  ; 

O let  us  more  and  more  to  this, 

Even  in  this  life,  attain  ! 

The  initials  of  the  following  will  give  the  name  of  this  most 
excellent  grace  : 

1.  The  grandmother  of  Timothy. 

2.  The  good  servant  of  a wicked  king,  who  kept  one  hundred 

prophets  of  the  Lord  from  the  vengeance  of  the  queen. 

3.  A queen  who  resisted  her  husband’s  command,  and  was 

deposed. 

4.  A good  man,  but  a bad  father. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  41. 

1.  The  father  of  the  fir';  artificer  in  brass  and  iron. 

2.  The  man  who  said,  “I  thy  servant  fear  the  Lord  from 

my  youth.” 

3.  The  wise  man’s  estimate  of  earthly  pleasure. 

4.  The  place  where  David  slew  Goliath. 

5.  Rehoboam’s  successor, 


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6.  The  people  who  stole  the  oxen  of  Job. 

7.  Herod’s  chamberlain. 

8.  The  city  where  Jehu  was  anointed  king. 

9.  The  kingdom  of  Chedorlaomer. 

10.  Paul’s  amanuensis  when  he  wrote  the  Epistle  to  the  Ro* 

mans. 

11.  The  mother  of  Adonijah. 

12.  The  wife  of  Mahlon. 

13.  The  name  of  the  altar  that  was  built  by  the  children 

of  Reuben  and  Gad. 

14.  The  younger  son  of  Bilhah. 

The  initials  give  a loving  command  of  Peter. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  42. 

The  letters  in  the  following  words,  when  re-arranged,  form 
the  name  of  a false  god,  to  whom  human  sacrifices  were 
offered  : 

1.  A man  noted  for  wisdom. 

2.  An  unclean  beast. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  43. 

1.  The  hiding-place  of  Jonathan  and  Ahimaaz. 

2.  The  prophet  who  was  a herdman  of  Tekoah. 

3.  Cain’s  grandson. 

4.  The  judge  who  succeeded  Abimelech. 

5.  The  prophet  who  foretold  the  destruction  of  Edom. 

6.  Hezekiah’s  name  for  the  brazen  serpent. 

7.  The  place  where  Samson  slew  the  lion. 

8.  Nehemiah’s  father. 

9.  Aaron’s  wife. 

10.  The  city  whence  Sennacherib’s  ambassadors  came. 

11.  The  man  of  whom  St.  Paul  says,  “ He  was  not  ashamed  of 
my  chain.” 

12.  The  king  of  Syria  who  fought  with  Ahaz. 

13.  The  tribe  omitted  when  the  rest  are  enumerated  in  the 
Book  of  Revelation. 

yhe  initials  form  an  exhortation  of  the  Psalmist  ( 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  44. 

1.  Who  prayed  for  death  in  dark  despair  ? 

2.  To  what  did  Christ  himself  compare  ? 

3.  What  queen  was  fairest  of  the  fair  ? 

Now  either  way  the  initials  place, 

And  still  the  selfsame  name  they  give 
Of  one  who  sunk  in  deep  disgrace, 

Did  yet  a glorious  hope  receive. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  45. 

1.  First  name  a chief,  the  bitter  foe 

Of  Judah’s  Lord,  and  Judah’s  land. 

2.  A river  next,  whose  waters  flow, 

By  old  Damascus’  heathen  strand. 

3.  What  did  the  Lord  of  Hosts  o’erthrow, 

In  pity  to  his  chosen  band  ? 

4.  What  word  is  oft-times  used  to  show 

The  wonders  of  his  mighty  hand  ? 

5.  Next  mark  the  name  first  borne  in  youth, 

By  one,  who  in  the  cause  of  truth, 

6.  With  manly  courage  risked  his  life, 

To  still  the  murmuring  people’s  strife. 

7.  And,  last,  his  father’s  name  set  down, 

Known  only  by  that  son’s  renown  ; 

The  initials  form  a monarch’s  name, 

Who,  once  a mighty  empire  swayed  ; 

Yet  are  his  exploits  lost  to  fame, 

And  all  his  glory  sunk  in  shade. 

His  captain’s  name  the  finals  tell. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  46. 

Six  letters  spell  the  name  of  one  who  was  early  dedicated  to 
God.  These  six  letters  are  the  initials  of  six  proper  names 
which  we  will  describe  as  follows  : — 

1.  A quiet  Prince.  4.  A word  which  sealed  the 

doom  of  an  empire. 


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2.  An  Eastern  River. 

3.  A priest  of  Baal. 


5.  A mighty  man  of  valor. 

6.  A Levitical  city. 


The  final  letters  of  these  six  words  either  up  or  down,  spell 
his  mother’s  name. 

Who  was  the  boy  ? Who  was  his  mother  ? 


1.  Whose  mournful  death  made  widows  to  lament  ? 
2:  What  woman  from  her  master’s  house  was  sent  ? 

3.  Who  saw  bright  visions  by  a river’s  side  ? 

4.  What  treach’rous  servant  to  his  master  lied  ? 

5.  What  warlike  prince  upon  a rock  was  slain  ? 

6.  Who  water  sought  when  God  withheld  the  rain  ? 

7.  Who  came  uninjured  from  the  lion’s  den  ? 

8.  Who  once  near  Lelii  slew  a thousand  men  ? 

9.  Whose  prayers  and  tears  did  a kind  answer  gain  ? 

10.  In  what  famed  valley  was  a giant  slain  ? 

11.  Who  for  his  sin  most  bitterly  did  weep  ? 

12.  Where  did  his  flock  the  son  of  Amram  keep  ? 

13.  Who  with  a brother  was  at  deadly  strife  ? 

14.  What  woman  by  her  faith  did  save  her  life  ? 

15.  Who  a fierce  foe  did  in  a monarch  find, 

But  in  that  monarch’s  son  a friend  most  kind  ? 


1.  A little  plant  which  grows  upon  a wall. 

2.  A tree  of  Bashan,  strong  and  stout  and  tall. 

3.  Those  which  once  sheltered  a sad  captive  race. 

4.  In  room  of  briars  and  thorns,  this  shall  have  place. 

5.  In  figure,  said  to  flourish,  when  men  fail. 

6.  ’Mong  presents,  sent  to  Joseph  to  prevail. 

7.  They  camped  by  Elim’s  wells,  its  palms  close  by. 

8.  When  this  puts  forth  its  leaves,  lo  ! summer’s  nigh. 

9.  ’Tis  in  the  wilderness,  from  dwelling  far. 


BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  47. 


Take  the  initials,  and,  as  noonday  clear, 
A title  of  the  Saviour  will  appear. 


BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  48. 


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10.  Compared  unto  thy  tens,  these,  Jacob,  are. 

13  By  God’s  power  flourishing  when  all  is  low. 

12  A tree  not  known  now  by  this  name  to  grow. 

13  The  desert  wild  shall  blossom  like  to  this. 

14  All  things  were  perfect  in  this  land  of  bliss, 

15  On  either  side  a river’s  brink  it  grew. 

16.  He  shall  resemble  this,  whose  life’s  untrue. 

17.  Thus  often,  thou  shall  tithe  thy  fields  and  land. 

18.  Egyptian  corn  not  smitten  by  Almighty  hand. 

19.  This  tree  was  asked  o’er  other  trees  to  reign. 

20.  That  which  once  budded,  when  man’s  words  were  vain. 

21.  No  Nazarite  with  vow  might  eat  of  these. 

22.  Christ  saw  Zaccheus,  passing  ’neath  this  tree. 

He  that  hath  eyes  to  see,  and  heart  to  love, 

Will  quickly  guess  the  initials  writ  above  ; 

For  day  by  day  the  earth  repeats  the  same, 

And  bids  us  laud  and  magnify  His  name. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  49. 

1.  What  good  physician  was  Paul’s  loving  friend  ? 

2.  A place  to  which,  for  gold,  they  used  to  send  ? 

3.  What  tree  did  Jesus  with  himself  compare  ? 

4.  The  vale  whence  finest  fruits  the  spies  did  bear  ? 

5.  How  oft  might  man  approach  the  holy  place  ? 

6.  His  house  where  God’s  ark  rested  for  a space  ? 

7.  Whom  did  God  smite  because  he  touched  the  ark  ? 

8.  Who,  old  and  wise  men’s  counsels  would  not  mark  ? 

9.  A holy  man  of  God  who  never  died  ? 

10.  Who  sought  his  coming  unto  Christ  to  hide 

11.  An  Israelitish  king,  by  Zimri  slain. 

12.  Who  over  Judah  reigned  the  longest  reign  ? 

13.  Whom  did  his  son  deceive  when  old  and  weak  ? 

14.  What  prophet  dumb  became,  and  could  not  sps&k  ? 

15.  Who  owed  to  woman’s  wise  advice  his  fall, 

His  head  thrown  lifeless  from  the  city  wall  ? 

If  men  obeyed  this  precept  more, 

There  soon  would  be  an  end  of  war , 


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For  love  would  bid  contention  cease, 

And  give  to  all  the  nations  peace. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  50. 

1.  A woman  who  guarded  the  bodies  of  seven  slain  men. 

2.  A queen  who  was  good  and  beautiful. 

3.  A Roman  emperor  who  trembled  under  the  reasoning  of 
Paul. 

4.  A horned  and  untamable  animal  never  used  for  sacrifice. 

5.  A climbing  tree  of  rapid  growth,  under  which  the  prophet 
Jonah  once  sat. 

6.  The  name  given  to  fierce  wind  mentioned  in  Acts. 

The  initials  give  that  which  Christ  promised  believers  in 
time  of  trouble. 


BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  51. 

1.  Word  that  God  alone  can  claim. 

2.  A slave  who  won  a dearer  name. 

3.  A holy  woman  raised  to  life. 

4.  A man  who  took  a gleaner  wife. 

5.  A feast  of  triumph  after  pain. 

6.  The  robe  that  martyr  myriads  gain. 

7.  The  name  that  “laughter  ” doth  express 

8.  A bishop  charged  to  faithfulness. 

9.  A counsellor  and  faithful  friend. 

10.  A thing  once  yours,  for  ever  gone. 

11.  A name  of  Christ  that  means  “ the  end.” 

12.  The  light  from  Aaron’s  breastplate  shown. 

In  these  initials  doth  there  lie, 

The  full  form  of  the  word  good-by, 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  52. 

1.  The  first  military  captain  on  record. 

2.  One  who  interceded  with  the  king  for  the  release  of  the 
prophet  Jeremiah,  when  he  lay  in  the  dungeon  of  a prison. 


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3.  The  first  man  who  was  called  a Hebrew. 

4.  The  name  given  by  Jesus  to  Simon  when  presented  by 
Andrew. 

5.  An  encampment  of  the  Israelites  where  were  twelve  wells 
of  water,  and  threescore  and  ten  palm-trees. 

The  initials  form  the  legacy  Christ  left  his  disciples. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  53. 

1 . The  founder  of  Samaria. 

2.  A prophet  who  was  imprisoned  because  his  prediction 
was  displeasing  to  the  king. 

3.  A distinguished  soldier,  and  one  in  high  favor  with  his 
king,  yet  who  was  afflicted  with  a horrible  disease. 

4.  A son  of  Saul  who  was  murdered  in  his  bed. 

5.  A base  time-server,  who  cursed  King  David  in  his  adver- 
sity, and  fawned  upon  him  in  prosperity. 

6.  Naomi’s  second  son. 

7.  The  town  to  which  Paul  and  Barnabas  went  when  driven 
from  Antioch  in  Pisidia. 

8.  A village  to  which  the  diciples  were  going  when  Jesus 
joined  them  after  his  resurrection. 

9.  One  who,  according  to  the  laws  of  Mosaic  economy,  sepa* 
rated  himself  unto  the  Lord  by  a vow. 

10.  The  disciple  who,  not  recognizing  the  risen  Saviour,  re- 
lated to  him  the  circumstances  of  his  own  death  and  burial. 

11.  A prophet  whom  the  Jews  expected  would  reappear  upon 
earth. 

The  initials  form  one  of  the  incommunicable  attributes  of 
the  Deity. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  54. 

1.  A teacher  of  the  church  of  Antioch  who  ministered  to 
the  Lord. 

2.  A man  who  is  mentioned  by  one  of  the  apostles  as  being 
“ subject  to  like  passions  as  we  are.” 

3.  A wicked  man  who  tried  to  prevent  Paul  from  convert* 
ing  a deputy. 


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4.  A man  of  Benjamin,  whose  son  was  a choice  young  man 
and  goodly. 

5.  The  time  when  it  is  good  for  a man  to  bear  the  yoke. 

6.  One;  who  was  said  to  be  the  first  , fruits  of  Achaia  unto 
Christ. 

7.  A man  who  wrote  one  of  Paul’s  Epistles. 

8.  A hill  where  David  once  hid. 

9.  One  of  the  boundaries  of  King  Ahasuerus’  kingdom. 

10.  One  of  three  women,  who  were  fairer  than  any  in  the 
land. 

11.  A son  of  Amoz,  who  wrote  a book. 

12.  A woman  whose  name  signified  pleasant. 

13.  A man  who  received  a visit  from  an  angel,  while  thresh- 
ing corn. 

14.  One  of  the  kings  of  Chaldea  of  the  seed  of  the  Medes. 

15.  A Moabitess,  who  married  a man  of  the  seed  of  the 
Ephrathites. 

16.  The  name  of  a relation  of  a leader  of  the  Jews. 

17.  A prophet  to  whom  the  Lord  sent  a vision  concerning 
Edom. 

18.  One  of  the  governers  of  Caesarea. 

19.  One  of  the  chief  cities  of  the  Philistines. 

20.  A place  where  the  children  of  Israel  pitched. 

21.  The  wife  of  Felix. 

The  initial  letters  of  the  answers  to  the  above  questions  give 
a Scripture  exhortation  of  the  highest  importance. 

I BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  55. 

1.  An  element  sometimes  used  as  a symbol  of  the  Holy  Ghost 

2.  The  place  to  which  he  belonged  who,  together  with  Nico- 
demus,  buried  Christ. 

3.  A disciple  whom  Peter  raised  from  the  dead. 

4.  The  father  of  Achan. 

5.  A river  by  the  banks  of  which  Daniel  saw  a vision. 

6.  An  inspired  herdman. 

7.  A prophetess  who  endeavored  to  intimidate  Nehemiah 
when  engaged  in  rebuilding  the  well  of  Jerusalem. 


BIBLE  STUDIES.  18? 

8.  One  who  stirred  up  a revolt  against  Paul  at  Ephesus. 

9.  One  who,  for  his  godly  zeal,  had  conferred  upon  him  and 
bis  posterity  an  everlasting  priesthood. 

10.  A king  of  Syria  who  drove  the  Jews  from  Elath. 

11.  A place  of  which  it  was  proverbially  said,  in  old  time, 
“ They  shall  surely  ask  counsel,  and  so  end  the  matter.” 

12.  That  which  is  good  for  a man  to  bear  in  his  youth. 

The  initials  of  the  above  words  form  a solemn  admonition 
given  by  our  Saviour. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  56. 

1.  One  who,  when  the  evil  deeds  he  subsequently  committed 
were  foretold  by  the  prophet,  was  horrified  at  the  recital. 

2.  One  whose  covetousness  was  punished  with  death. 

3.  One  “ who  through  faith  subdued  kingdoms.” 

4.  A man  who,  when  a woman  threw  a stone  upon  his  head, 
begged  his  armor-bearer  to  slay  him,  that  he  might  escape  the 
reproach  of  being  killed  by  a woman. 

5.  The  city  of  waters. 

The  initials  of  the  preceding  words  form  the  name  of  the 
first  person  on  record  to  whom  an  angel  appeared. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  57. 

1.  To  wliat  doth  God  compare  His  holy  Word  ? 

2.  What  did  a refuge  to  our  race  afford  ? 

3.  From  whence  was  Paul  compelled  in  haste  to  fly  ? 

4.  A city  famed  for  cloth  of  choicest  dye. 

5.  The  haven  where  we  all  desire  to  go, 

Reserved  for  those  who  serve  their  Lord  below. 

If  these  initials  side  by  side  you  place, 

You  find  what  strengthens  every  Christian  grace  ; 

What  doth  this  world  of  pomp  and  sin  o’ercome. 

And  give  us  power  to  reach  our  heavenly  home. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  58. 

1.  That  to  which  the  trial  of  faith  is  compared. 

2.  That  by  which  the  Lord  confirmed  his  promise 
Abraham. 


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3.  The  wages  of  sin. 

4.  He  who,  according  to  Solomon,  “shall  suffer  hunger.” 

5.  An  emblem  to  which  our  Saviour  likens  the  righteous. 

6.  The  mystic  form  in  which  the  Saviour  was  seen  by  John 
in  the  Apocalyptic  vision. 

7.  An  animal  with  which  Israel  is  unfavorably  contrasted, 
for  ever  the  dumb  beast  knoweth  its  owner. 

8.  That  which  at  the  crucifixion  was  torn  asunder,  as  a sign 
that  the  Mosaic  economy  was  superseded. 

9.  The  bird  to  which  David  compared  Saul  and  Jonathan  in 
his  lamentations  for  their  death. 

The  initials  form  a statement  which  fills  the  heart  of  him 
who  realizes  it  with  adoration  and  joy. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  59.  i 

1.  The  name  of  one  connected  with  another — 

The  eldest  born  of  a great  patriarch’s  brother. 

2.  In  peace  and  purity  her  life  was  past, 

Till  entered  sin,  and  sorrow  came  at  last. 

3.  His  daughters  an  inheritance  was  given,  1 
Because  a son  had  been  denied  by  Heaven. 

4.  The  mother  of  a minister  of  truth, 

Who  knew  the  sacred  Scriptures  from  his  youth. ' 

5.  They  failed  him  in  the  day  of  his  distress, 

When  sickness  came,  and  none  stood  by  to  bless. 

6.  Faithful  and  true  where’er  the  king  might  be, 

A stranger  in  a foreign  land  was  he. 

7.  The  thing  his  mother  valued  most  he  took, 

And  straightway  burnt,  by  Kidron’s  peaceful  brook. 

8.  This  man  is  known  under  two  separate  names  ; 

He  glorified  his  Maker  in  the  flames. 

My  final  letters  of  a sovereign  tell 

Who  lost  his  eyesight  when  Jerusalem  fell ; 

And  my  initials  form  another  name, 


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To  whom,  in  prayer,  a gracious  answer  came. 

Both  bent  in  patience  ’neath  the  chastening  rod  ; 

So  must  our  wills  before  the  will  of  God. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  60. 

1.  The  physician  beloved  by  St.  Paul. 

2.  The  name  which  signifies  “ a prince  of  God.” 

3.  The  tree  used  as  a figure  of  Christ  and  His  people. 

4.  The  place  where  there  were  twelve  wTalls  and  seventy 
palm-trees. 

5.  The  Church  that  ministered  to  St.  Paul  when  he  was  in 
Thessalonica. 

6.  44  A ready  scribe  in  the  law  of  Moses.” 

7.  The  prophet  whose  words  were  quoted  by  St.  James,  in 
his  address  to  the  apostles  and  elders  at  Jerusalem. 

8.  The  province  in  which  St.  Paul  was  born. 

9.  The  son  of  Josiah  whose  name  was  changed  to  Jehoiakim. 

10.  The  captain  of  Saul’s  host. 

11.  The  mother  of  Solomon. 

12.  The  tribe  that  left  the  kingdom  of  Israel  for  that  of  Judah. 

13.  That  time  when  it  is  good  for  man  to  bear  the  yoke. 

The  initial  letters  of  these  names  compose  a precept  which, 
if  obeyed,  would  cause  “ wars  to  cease.” 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  61. 

1.  That  which  Saul  called  David,  when  dissuading  him  from 
encountering  Goliath. 

2.  The  father  of  Bathsheba. 

3.  The  city  to  which  Demas  went  when  he  forsook  St.  Paul. 

4.  The  place  where  Zimri  44  slew  his  master.” 

5.  The  father  of  Milcah. 

6.  The  native  land  of  Ebedmelech. 

7.  The  woman  who  was  44  justified  by  works.” 

8.  The  mother  of  David’s  sixth  son. 

9.  The  materials  of  which  Jabin’s  chariots  were  made. 

10.  The  ruler  who  was  beaten  before  Gallio’s  judgment-seat. 


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11.  The  father  of  the  man  to  whom  Jehu  displayed  his  zeal. 

12.  The  rival  of  Tibni. 

13.  The  child  whose  grandmother  was  his  nurse. 

14.  The  first  word  written  on  the  wall  of  Belshazzar’s  palace. 

The  initials  of  these  words  make  a sentence  in  one  of  the 
parables  which  suggests  that  the  day  of  grace  is  not  yet  past. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  62. 

1.  The  first  country  visited  by  St.  Paul  after  his  conversion. 

2.  Saul’s  eldest  daughter. 

3.  A judge  of  Israel  during  eight  years. 

4.  A town  of  Crete,  by  which  St.  Paul  passed. 

5.  The  possession  of  the  children  of  Lot. 

The  initials  and  the  finals  give  the  names  of  two  captains 
unlike  in  birth  and  service,  alike  in  their  end. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  63. 

1.  The  city  where  Amaziah  was  slain. 

2.  The  country  which  was  a general  resort  in  time  of  famine. 

3.  The  rival  of  Omri. 

4.  The  word  which  signifies  “Thou  art  weighed  in  the  bal- 
ances and  art  found  wanting.” 

5.  The  man  who  is  emphatically  called  “ the  Jews’  enemy.” 

6.  The  prophet  who  foretold  the  death  of  Ahab  and  Jezebel. 

7.  The  mother  whose  love  for  her  children,  when  they  were 
dead,  is  without  earthly  parallel. 

8.  Sennacherib’s  successor. 

9.  The  man  whom  God  appointed  to  utter  destruction. 

10.  The  king  of  Moab  whom  Israel  served  eighteen  years. 

11.  The  tribe  which  was  set  apart  to  bear  the  ark  of  the  cove- 
nant. 

12.  The  prophet  who  foretold  the  discomfiture  of  Sennacherib. 

13.  The  mountain  where  Saul  was  slain. 

14.  The  father  of  the  prophet  Jehu. 

15.  The  king  of  Assyria  who  distressed  Ahaz. 

The  initial  letters  of  these  names  form  a command  which 
illustrates  in  the  most  sublime  manner  the  power  of  God. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  64 

1.  The  man  who  brought  David  before  Saul  with  Goliath’s 
head  in  his  hand. 

2.  The  disciple  whose  surname  was  Thaddeus. 

3.  The  city  where  St.  Paul  was  when  the  inhabitants  at- 
tempted to  worship  him. 

4.  The  King  of  Heshbon.  71 

5.  The  man  who  said,  “ I will  not  eat  till  I have  told  mine 
errand.” 

6.  The  first  born  son  of  Seth. 

7.  The  place  where  the  spies  were  sent. 

8.  Absalom’s  daughter. 

9.  The  woman  who  “lent  her  child  to  the  Lord.” 

10.  The  prophet  who  was  told  to  anoint  Hazael  king. 

11.  The  band  to  which  Cornelius  belonged. 

12.  “The  city  of  waters.” 

13.  The  country  to  which  Jehoshaphat  attempted  to  send  ships 
for  gold. 

14.  The  place  where  Jonathan  found  honey. 

15.  The  city  where  the  angel  appeared  to  the  Virgin  Mary. , 

The  initial  letters  of  these  words  show  the  universal  selfish- 
ness of  human  nature. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  65. 

That  which  is  the  Christian’s  reproach  and  yet  his  glory. 

That  which  is  a burden  to  be  carried,  and  yet  as  wings  to 
bear  him  along. 

That  which  upon  his  forehead,  is  either  the  badge  of  Christ’s 
soldier,  or  the  brand  of  the  deserter  may  be  discovered  by  the 
last  letters  of  the  following  words  : 

1 . One  who  digged  again  the  wells  of  his  father,  which  the 
enemy  had  stopped. 

2.  The  mountain  in  which  Esau  dwelt. 

3.  A king  of  Egypt  whose  name  consists  of  two  letters. 

4.  The  head  of  a household  baptized  by  St.  Paul. 

5.  The  name  of  the  Apostle  who  took  the  place  of  the  traitor 
Judas. 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  66. 

1.  First  name  a woman  whose  heroic  faith 
Saved  all  her  kindred  from  impending  death. 

2.  A proposition  next  proceed  to  find, 

Two  words  of  gracious  invitation  joined. 

3.  Who  judged  God’s  people  three-and -twenty  years  ? 

4.  Who  Abraham’s  brother’s  first  born  son  appears  ? 

The  final  letters  form  the  name  of  one 
Who  was  that  first  heroic  woman’s  son. 

The  initials  give  his  name  (his  willing  bride) 
Who  was  to  her  near  kinsman  first  allied. 

Both  bride  and  mother  came  of  heathen  race, 
Yet  both  were  honored  with  special  grace. 

From  them  not  kings  alone  may  trace  their  birth, 
But  one  far  greater  than  the  kings  of  earth. 
When  God  vouchsafed  to  take  our  mortal  frame, 
Him  as  their  child  may  both  these  woman  claim 

BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  67. 

1.  Go  to  the  land  of  Uz  ; that  tried  one  see  ; 

Ask  for  his  second  daughter — lo  ! ’tis  she. 

2.  Go  to  that  mighty  man,  the  third  of  three  ; 

Ask  for  the  Hararite — behold  ! ’tis  he. 

3.  Go  to  Shusham,  a proud  man’s  sons  there  be ; 

Ask  for  the  second,  and  behold  ! ’tis  he. 

4.  Go  to  your  tent ; the  childless  patriarch  see  ; 

Ask  for  his  steward,  and  behold  ! ’tis  ne. 

5.  Go  to  Jerusalem  : David’s  children  see  ; 

Ask  for  Bathshua’s  eldest — lo  ! ’tis  he. 

6.  Go  down  where  Moses  and  his  people  be  ; 

Ask  for  the  son  of  Raguel — lo  ! ’tis  he. 

The  initials  down,  the  finals  upward  trace, 
lo  I the  scene  of  Isreal’s  dire  disgrace, 


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God  said,  “ Go  up,  possess  the  land  ! ” 

But  they  drew  back  from  his  command. 

There  they  rebelled.  Through  unbelief  they  fell. 

If  we  their  said  example  shun,  ’tis  well. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  68. 

1.  The  father  of  Shimei. 

2.  The  man  who  took  Kirjath-Sepher. 

3.  The  wife  who  delivered  her  husband  into  the  hands  of 
his  enemies. 

4.  A servent  in  the  house  of  John  surnamed  Mark. 

5.  The  only  one  of  our  great  religious  festivals  that  is  men- 
tioned in  the  Bible. 

6.  The  name  of  the  place  of  Artaxerxes. 

7.  The  place  to  which  Paul  and  Barnabas  came  when  they 
were  expelled  from  Antioch  in  Pisidia. 

8.  The  wilderness  between  Elim  and  Sinai. 

9.  The  birth  place  of  St.  Paul. 

10.  The  man  who  in  the  most  ungodly  age  of  the  world  proph- 
esied of  the  coming  of  the  Lord  with  all  his  Saints. 

11.  An  imposter  who  collected  400  followers,  but  was  event- 
ually slain, 

12.  The  place  which  was  built  seven  years  before  Zoan. 

13.  The  place  “ whose  merchants  ” were  princes  and  “whose 
traffickers”  were  “ the  honorable  of  the  earth.” 

14.  The  king  of  Judah  who  broke  the  brazen  serpent  in  pieces. 

15.  The  tribe  to  which  Joshua  belonged. 

16.  The  man  to  whom  Michal  was  given  when  Saul  took  him 
from  David. 

17.  A mother  who  taught  her  son  deceit. 

18.  The  governor  of  Ahab’s  house. 

19.  The  king  of  Judah  who  was  struck  with  leprosy. 

20.  A mother  in  Israel. 

The  initials  of  these  names  or  words  form  a statement  showi 
ing  us  God’s  estimation  of  a sin  the  world  thinks  lightly  of. 


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BIBLE  STUDY.  NO.  69. 1 

1.  A people  who  wept  through  unbelief  in  God’s  power  to 

deliver. 

2.  A place  where  came  destroying  fire. 

3.  Another  name  for  prophet. 

4.  The  name  of  one  to  whom  a certain  leader  said,  “Thou 

mayest  be  to  us  instead  of  eyes.” 

5.  A handsome  but  rebellious  young  man. 

6.  One  who  heard  the  gospel  by  a river-side. 

7.  An  Evangelist  who  travelled  with  the  Apostle  St.  Panl. 

8.  A place  where  lived  one  who  forgot  all  care  when  listen- 

ing to  words  of  Jesus. 

9.  A valley  around  which  Saul  and  his  army  gathered  for 

battle. 

10.  What  is  better  than  rubies  ? 

11.  The  name  of  one  who  saw  wonderful  visions  by  a river- 

side. 

12.  A son  of  Jacob  and  Leah. 

13.  The  father  of  Noah. 

14.  Who  journeyed  far,  carrying  gifts  to  an  infant  ? 

15.  The  youth  who  nearly  perished  when  cast  out  into  the 

wilderness. 

16.  A mountain  of  Palestine. 

17.  Another  mountain  where  God  gave  the  Law  to  Moses. 

18.  The  city  of  a woman  who  sold  “purple.” 

19.  One  of  the  sons  of  Eh. 

20.  An  ancient  river  whose  name  means  “ good  and  abound- 

ing.” 

21.  A woman  who  tended  sheep. 

22.  A patriarch  who  was  deceived  by  his  own  son. 

23.  One  afflicted  through  life  for  deceit  and  lying. 

24.  A king  who  watched  a sun-dial  with  great  anxiety. 

25.  A city  over  which  Hiram  once  reigned. 

26.  A man  of  Bethlehem,  Judah,  who  went  to  sojourn  in 

Moab  in  times  of  famine. 

27.  A prophet  who  proclaimed  the  doom  of  Edom. 

28.  A sacred  emblem  worn  by  Aaron. 


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29.  A word  of  gladness  in  the  song  of  the  redeemed. 

The  initials  of  these  words  give  a truth  known  to  those 
who  place  their  trust  in  Christian  righteousness. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  70. 

1.  Where  first  did  David  seek  his  promised  crown 

2.  Who  won  his  wife  bv  capturing  a town  ? 

3.  Where  fled  a man  before  his  brother’s  threat  ? 

4.  Who  in  a desert  land  three  monarchs  met  ? 

5.  Who  seeking  Canaan  died  upon  the  way  ? 

6.  Who  killed  his  master  that  in  sickness  lay  ? 

7.  Name  where  an  exiled  king  in  sorrow  trod 

8.  Whose  son  in  cunning  service  wrought  from  God  9 

9.  What  prince  was  slain  at  noon  upon  his  bed  ? 

10.  Say  at  whose  threshing  floor  a priest  fell  dead. 

11.  Where  first  did  Israel  eat  of  Canaan’s  corn  ? 

12.  What  son  to  Boaz  was  in  gladness  born  ? 

13.  Who  sought  to  turn  Paul’s  teaching  into  scorn  ? 

Learn  with  the  Psalmist,  from  whose  words  we  borrow. 

To  serve  the  Lord  and  trust  him  for  the  morrow.  3 

BIBLE  STUDY.  N O.  71. 

1.  An  Edomite  who  was  an  adversary  to  Solomon 

2.  The  birthplace  of  Apollos. 

3.  The  city  which  St.  Paul  said  he  “ must  see.” 

4.  The  plain  where  the  golden  image  was  set  up. 

5.  The  valley  where  David  slew  Goliath. 

6.  Jereboam’s  successor. 

7.  The  prophet  that  was  honored  by  being  left  out  of  Adon- 
ijah’s  counsels. 

8.  The  prophet  who  forbade  the  children  of  Israel  to  make 
slaves  of  their  brethren. 

9.  St.  Paul’s  secretary  when  he  wrote  to  the  Romans. 

10.  A word  which  is  typical  of  dominion. 

11.  The  sixth  son  of  Jesse. 

12.  The  man  whom  David  killed  with  the  sword  of  the  children 
of  Ammon. 


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13.  The  place  where  Amalek  first  fought  with  Israel. 

14.  Manasseh’s  mother. 

15.  The  word  which  signifies  “ be  opened.” 

16.  The  woman  given  to  Joseph  to  wife. 

17.  The  woman  commended  in  the  New  Testament  both  for 
faith  and  works. 

18.  The  Ephesian  in  whose  school  St.  Paul  disputed. 

19.  The  people  who  carried  off  Job’s  oxen  and  asses. 

20.  Now  take  the  initials , and  you  have  my  whole. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  72. 

1.  “ An  eloquent  man,  and  mighty  in  the  Scriptures.” 

2.  A woman  of  Athens  who  believed  St.  Paul's  preaching. 

3.  The  god  of  the  Philistines. 

4.  The  governor  of  the  west  of  the  Euphrates. 

5.  The  man  whose  threshing-floor  was  the  site  of  the  Temple. 

6.  A manufacture  imported  by  Solomon  from  Africa. 

7.  The  prophet  who  foretold  the  destruction  of  Edom. 

8.  J ob’s  native  land. 

9.  One  of  the  wells  that  Isaac’s  servants  dug  in  Gerar. 

10.  The  successor  of  Felix. 

11.  “ A fellow  soldier”  of  St.  Paul. 

12.  A giant  slain  by  Abishai. 

13.  The  name  of  the  tenth  montl  t. 

14.  The  mother  of  Adonijah. 

15.  A type  of  the  house  of  Israel. 

16.  The  land  that  was  made  desolate  as  a punishment  for  re- 
joicing at  the  desolation  of  Israel. 

17.  The  father  of  Hobab. 

18.  A king  of  Hamoth  who  sent  presents  to  David. 

19.  A king  of  Judah  in  whose  reign  there  was  an  earthquake. 

20.  The  descendents  of  Esau. 

The  initials  of  the  above  names  (or  words)  form  a receipt 
which  shows  us  that  “ faith  without  work  is  dead.” 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  73. 

1.  Who  through  faith  had  sight  restored  ? 

2.  Who  through  scorn  lost  sight  deplored  ? 


BIBLE  STUDIES 


19? 


3.  Seek  from  whence  an  angel  went, 

Warning  Israel  to  repent. 

4.  Where  did  sudden  waters  play  ? 

5.  Where  did  waters  heaped,  delay  ? 

6.  Where  was  once  an  image  raised, 

Which  a mighty  nation  praised. 

7.  Who  to  Gerar  went  for  food  ? 

8.  Who  a sinning  king  withstood  ? 

9.  Who,  when  bribed,  refused  his  aid, 

10.  Who  the  temple  vessels  made  ? 

11.  What  Moabite  ruled  Israel  ? 

12.  Where  did  Paul  a cripple  heal  ? 

13.  Who  in  camp  received  a crown  ? 

14.  Name  Elkanali’s  native  town. 

15.  Where  did  one,  a Syrian  king, 

Vainly  send  a seer  to  bring  ? 

Find  the  initials  and  they  will  recall 
The  lessons  of  the  mercies  given  to  all. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  74. 

1.  A holy  woman  famed  for  works  of  love. 

2.  The  saint  who  was  first  called  to  heaven  above 

3.  Who  led  a king  his  fearful  love  to  see  ? 

4.  Who  from  his  childhood  home  was  forced  to  flee  ? 

5.  From  whence  with  mighty  signs  was  Israel  brought  ? 

6.  What  king  was  by  his  mother’s  wisdom  taught  ? 

In  the  initials  you  may  trace, 

A noble  youth,  who,  by  God’s  grace, 

Was  not  ashamed  his  faith  to  own, 

Before  a heathen  tyrant's  throne. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  75. 

1.  The  most  liberal  contributor  to  the  treasury  of  God. 

2.  Jesse’s  second  son. 

3.  The  place  where  God  appeared  to  Samuel. 

4.  Queen  Esther’s  other  name. 

5.  The  people  who  burned  Ziklag  with  fire. 

6.  The  sister  of  Tubal  Cain. 


198  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

7.  The  first  city  in  which  St.  Paul  preached  Christ. 

8 The  king  of  whom  Ahab  said  “he  is  my  brother.” 

9.  The  city  where  Tyrannus  lived. 

10.  The  place  where  Nabal  sheared  his  sheep. 

11.  St.  Paul’s  hostess  at  Philippi. 

12.  Hagar’s  native  land. 

13.  The  prince  who  raised  a monument  to  his  own  memory. 

14.  The  idol  in  whose  temple  Sennacherib  was  slain. 

The  initial  letters  of  these  words  show  the  remedy  prescribed 
to  a great  captain  who  was  suffering  under  a malady  that  only 
God  could  cure. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  76. 

1.  The  great  apostle  of  the  Gentile  race  ? 

2.  The  first  man  who  in  heaven  found  a place  ? 

3.  A youthful  Christian  in  God’s  law  well  read  ? 

4.  The  Lord’s  peculiar  people  by  him  led  ? 

5.  One  who  his  birthright  for  a trifle  sold  ? 

6.  An  Israelite,  indeed — one  of  Christ’s  fold  ? 

7.  The  promised  land  with  milk  and  honey  blest  ? 

8.  A younger  son  by  God  beloved  best  ? 

The  initial  letters  take  and  you  will  find, 

One  virtue  of  the  lowly  Christian  mind. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO,  77. 

1.  A wanderer  guilty  of  his  brother’s  blood  ? 

2.  The  father  of  the  seer  who  saw  the  flood  ? 

3.  4.  Cain’s  mother  next,  and  then  her  husband  take, 

5.  Then  one  who  mourned  in  heart  for  Zion’s  sake, 

6.  A king  whose  sinning  caused  his  early  fall, 

7.  And  one  who  toiled  with  the  Apostle  Paul. 

8.  Who  wrote  the  long  epistle  unto  Rome  ? 

9.  What  hill  did  hunted  David  make  his  home  ? 

10.  What  prophet  pleaded  for  the  captive  race  ? 

11-  What  priest  made  altars  for  his  monarch  base  ? 

12.  Who  vainly  sought  to  know  an  angel’s  name  ? 

13.  What  altar  knew  no  sacrificial  flame  ? 


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14.  Who  left  a prisoner  bound  to  please  the  Jews  ? 

15.  What  king  did  the  council  of  the  wise  refuse  ? 

16.  What  city,  famed,  to  Joseph  gave  a wife  ? 

17.  What  king,  defeated,  took  a prince’s  life  ? 

18.  Who  smiled  contemptuous  at  an  angel’s  word  ? 

19.  Whose  bitter  rage  was  calmed  with  flocks  and  herds  ? 

20.  What  pagan  prince  was  God’s  anointed  named  ? 

21.  Whose  family  for  temperance  was  famed  ? 

22.  What  well  did  Isaac  yield  to  those  who  strove  ? 

23.  Who  would  liis  faith  by  actual  vision  prove  ? 

24.  From  whom  did  Paul  to  Caesar’s  court  appeal  ? 

25.  What  soldier  did  the  thing  accursed  steal  ? 

26.  Who  sinned  in  fearing  lest  the  ark  should  fall  ? 

27.  What  man  did  Jesus  from  the  grave  recall  ? 

28.  Who  vainly  did  the  Apostle  Paul  accuse  ? 

29.  What  seer  a king’s  entreaty  did  refuse  ? 

Range  these  initials  and  in  all  thy  need, 

Remember  still  this  searching  prayer  to  plead. 

BIELE  STUDY,  NO.  78. 

1.  The  name  of  David’s  second  son  disclosed, 

A name  a prophet  afterward  did  bear. 

2.  Where  was  the  son  of  Zedekiah  killed  ? 

3.  Whose  son  was  in  the  temple  long  concealed  ? 

4.  Where  did  a woman  once  two  men  bestow  ? 

5.  A priestly  city  Doeg  filled  with  woe  ? 

6.  Name  from  what  giant  David  once  was  saved. 

7.  And  one  whom  none  but  he  before  had  braved. 

8.  What  seer  did  Asa  into  prison  cast  ? 

Who  told  of  wars  throughout  his  life  to  last  ? 

9.  Where  did  a judge’s  son  though  conquering  meet 
The  death  that  did  his  shameful  life  befit  ? 

10.  Who  grieved,  though  could  not  leave  her  widowed  home  \ 

11.  Where  did  the  legion -hunted  maniac  roam  ? 

12.  Who  to  a trembling  monarch  sold  his  land, 

While  both  beheld  an  angel  near  them  stand  ? 

13.  Whence  did  a prophet  lead  a blinded  band  I 


200  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

Learn  the  in j unction  which  these  initials  give 
And  in  their  strict  observance  seek  to  live. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  79. 

1.  He,  loving  rest,  a double  burden  fears. 

2.  God’s  chief  delight  when  He  creation  rears. 

3.  Him,  in  his  blind  old  age,  his  son  deceived. 

4.  They  charge  of  God’s  most  Holy  things  received. 

5.  The  place  where  weapon  small  great  carnage  makes. 

6.  He,  branded  for  his  sin,  God’s  presence  fled. 

7.  Who  hid  and  fed  the  prophets  in  a cave  ? 

8.  He  who  his  blessing  unto  Abraham  gave. 

9.  God’s  priest,  yet  his  house  could  not  command. 

10.  Whose  counsel  did  his  father’s  friend  withstand  ? 

11.  A city  overthrown  for  wicked  deeds. 

12.  Once  and  again  great  tidings  speeds  ? 

13.  The  glory  gone,  the  ark  the  Gentiles  prize. 

14.  Where,  Moses  sees  the  goodly  land  and  dies  ? 

The  initials  manifest  his  promise  dear, 

Who  ever  lives  our  waiting  hearts  to  cheer. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  80. 

1.  A town  where  Peter  performed  a miracle,  and  afterwards 
saw  a vision,  the  object  of  which  was  to  teach  him  that  he 
must  preach  the  gospel  to  the  Gentiles  as  well  as  to  the  Jews. 

2.  Naomi’s  husband. 

3.  David’s  fifth  son. 

4.  A king  who  served  God  during  the  early  part  of  his  reign, 
which  was  consequently  prosperous,  but  who,  becoming  self- 
confident,  fell  into  error  and  was  severely  punished. 

5.  An  Amanuensis,  to  St.  Paul,  and  one  whose  house  was 
said  to  have  been  the  first  fruits  of  Achaia. 

6.  One  of  the  names  of  Christ. 

7.  David’s  eldest  brother. 

8.  The  birthplace  of  Rachel. 

9.  The  father  of  Abraham. 


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The  initials  of  the  above  names  give  an  incident  in  the  life 
of  Christ  which  marks  more  impressively,  perhaps,  than 
any  other,  his  perfect  humanity. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  81. 

1.  From  whence  did  Israel  precious  metal  bring  ? 

2.  Of  what  sweet  tree  did  ancient  prophets  sing  ? 

3.  A holy  seer  who  wondrous  visions  saw. 

4.  Whose  children  did  obey  their  father’s  law  ? 

5.  What  wicked  man  did  take  his  father’s  life  ? 

6.  Who  took  a city  to  obtain  a wife  ? 

7.  Seven  of  this  name  are  found  in  holy  writ. 

8.  The  land  which  Israel  once  in  haste  did  quit. 

9.  Who  uttered  forth  a deep  and  bitter  cry  ? 

10.  Whose  son  was  sent  the  promised  land  to  spy  ? 

11.  What  aged  saint  with  deepest  grief  opprest, 

Saw  not  that  all  was  ordered  for  the  best  ? 

12.  Who  when  on  earth,  his  suffering  meekly  bore, 

13.  Then,  led  by  angels,  up  to  heaven  did  soar  ? 

14.  Who  with  a stone  did  once  a conqueror  slay  ? 

15.  Who  sent  his  daughters  from  their  home  away  ? 

16.  What  merchant  city  once  was  rich  and  great, 

But  through  it’s  sins  was  brought  to  low  estate  ? 

17.  The  mount  from  whence  the  blessing  did  proceed. 

18.  Who  succored  prophets  in  their  greatest  need  ? 

19.  The  bird  that  sat  on  Babel’s  ruined  towers. 

20.  A youth  who  served  his  God  with  all  his  powers. 

In  the  initials  of  these  names  combined, 

A heavenly  receipt  you  will  clearly  find  •, 

Which  if  we  humbly  from  our  hearts  obey, 

Will  make  us  victors  in  the  heavenly  way. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  82. 

1.  The  name  which  Jacob  gave  to  Luz,  in  memory  of  the 
Lord’s  appearing  to  him  when  he  fled  from  Esau. 

2.  The  wife  of  Moses. 

3.  A woman  noted  for  her  affection  to  her  mother-in-law. 


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4.  A man  remarkable  for  bis  swiftness  of  foot. 

The  initials  give  the  name  of  a priest  and  ready  scribe. 
BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  83. 

1.  Three  of  the  seven  churches,  deserts  now, 

By  man  forsaken  and  by  G-od  laid  low. 

2.  The  ruler  whom  our  Saviour  taught  by  night, 

Because  he  feared  to  come  when  day  was  bright. 

3.  The  man  who  ministered  to  Paul  in  need. 

4.  A youth  who  proved  a man  of  God  indeed. 

5.  Easy  to  bear  if  by  our  Saviour  given. 

6.  The  mount  whence  Christ  ascended  into  heaven. 

7.  That  which  in  every  Christian  home  should  reign. 

8.  The  blessed  name  our  Saviour  died  to  gain. 

9.  The  wife  whose  prayer  a child  from  heaven  brought. 

10.  The  Judge  who  watched  her  lips  with  evil  thought. 

11.  A singer  of  sweet  songs  in  David’s  time. 

12.  A place  where  refuge  might  be  found  for  crime. 

13.  A lake  enclosed  by  scenery  sublime. 

14.  A pool  where  healing  gifts  were  said  to  dwell. 

15.  A man  who  from  an  upper  window  fell. 

16.  An  ancient  town  for  commerce  greatly  famed. 

17.  The  last  who  king  of  Syria  was  named. 

18.  A man  who  saved  one  hundred  holy  lives. 

19.  Then  he  who  foremost  in  the  battle  strives. 

20.  Because  his  wife  was  deemed  divinely  fair. 

21.  The  place  which  sheltered  Jonathan’s  lame  heir. 

22.  A queen  who  saved  her  race  from  death  and  shame. 

23.  A King  who  from  our  Saviour’s  parents  came. 

The  initial  letters  of  each  name  will  show, 

Dear  words  of  comfort  breathed  by  Christ  below. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  84. 

1.  The  man  from  whose  instruction  St.  Luke  wrote. 

2.  The  place  where  Miriam  was  smitten  with  leprosy 

3.  The  word  *hat  signifies,  “ be  opened.” 

4.  A mighty  nunter  before  the  Lord. 


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5.  The  man  that  went  out  to  meditate  at  Eventide. 

6.  Moses’  eldest  son. 

7.  The  third  river  of  the  Garden  of  Eden. 

8.  The  city  where  St.  Paul  left  his  cloak. 

9.  The  place  where  Nathanael  came. 

10.  The  man  who  helped  Ahab  to  seek  pasture  for  his  cattle. 

11.  Hezekiah’s  successor. 

12.  The  place  near  Salem  where  John  baptized. 

13.  The  fellow-laborer  to  whom  St.  Paul  said,  “Let  no  man 
despise  thy  youth.” 

14.  The  father  of  Lot. 

The  initials  suggest  a solemn  warning. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  85. 

1.  The  city  in  the  siege  of  which  Uriah  the  Hittite  was  killed  ? 

2.  The  place  where  Baal-zebub  was  worshiped  ? 

3.  The  metropolis  of  Ahab  ? 

4.  The  city  built  by  Solomon  in  the  wilderness  ? 

5.  The  Father  of  twelve  princes  ? 

6.  The  invader  from  whom  Saul  delivered  Jabesh  Gilead  ? 

7.  The  place  to  which  Jonah  thought  to  flee  ? 

8.  The  re-builder  of  Jericho  ? 

9.  The  man  who  rescued  Jeremiah  from  the  dungeon  ? 

10.  The  author  of  the  last  chapter  of  Proverbs  ? 

11.  The  mountain  ascended  by  David  when  he  fled  from 

Absalom  ? 

12.  The  mother  of  Armom  and  Mephibosheth  1 

13.  The  birth  place  of  Abraham’s  steward  ? 

The  initials  will  give  a receipt  of  Consolation 
BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  86. 

1.  My  name  a glowing  gem  of  praise  ; 

2.  A “ nothing”  graved  by  man’s  device  ! 

3.  What  may  not  pass  a needles  eye  ; 

4.  And  what  we  call  the  showy  sky  ; 

5.  What  all  ihing  have  when  gone  and  past. 

6.  Amd  a rich  odorous  ointment  last. 


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Tlie  initial  letters  joined  will  tell. 

What  men  so  often  love  too  well, 

Yet  lead  down  multitudes  to  hell. 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  87. 

1.  A place  where  the  ark  of  God  rested. 

2.  The  Babylonian  name  of  one  of  the  months  of  the  year. 

3.  A king  one  of  whose  governors  wished  to  apprehend  Paul, 

but  failed  to  do  so. 

The  initials  both  in  order  and  reversed  form  the  name 
of  one  who  obeyed  God,  and  caused  others  to  do  right. 
The  third  letters,  with  orders  reversed , the  name  of  one 
who  disobeyed  God  and  caused  others  to  do  wrong, 

BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  88. 

1.  Think  of  a precious  sense  in  men  ? 

3.  Its  duplex  organs  think  of  them  ? 

3.  * What  most  befits  the  weary  think  ? 

4.  And  into  what  the  wicked  sink  ? 

5.  Think  what  will  melt  with  fervent  heat  ? 

6.  What  pierced  the  Saviour’s  hands  and  feet  f 

7.  What  were  his  fellow  sufferers  tell  ? 

And  mark  the  initial  letters  well. 

Tbes?  show  who  told  the  earliest  lie, 

And  made  our  tempted  parents  die. 


BIBLE  STUDIES. 


m 


BIBLE  STUDY,  Christmas,  No.  89. 

Comes  again  the  festive  season  ; 

Peals  again  the  gladsome  bell  ; 

Sounds  again  the  wondrous  story 
God  with  us  is  come  to  dwell : 

Praise  to  Bethlehem’s  Babe  we  bring, 

Child  of  earth  is  heaven’s  King  ! 

Listen  to  the  joyful  tidings  : 

“Unto  us  a child  is  born  !” 

44  Unto  us  a Son  is  given 

Hail  this  happy  Christmas  morn  ! 

Prophecy  fulfilled  we  see, 

Han  enshrines  the  Deity. 
j , Who  foretold  his  humble  birth, — 

Crowned  him  44  Prince  of  peace”  on  earth  f 

2.  Who  supplied  his  wants — reproved, 

Even  as  she  served  and  loved  ? 

3.  Who  sat  listening  at  his  feet— 

Attitude  for  woman  meet  ? 

4.  Who  within  the  temple  knew 
Mary’s  babe  as  Christ  the  true  ? 

5.  Who  embalmed  the  Lord  when  dead, 

Ere  in  Joseph’s  tomb  he  laid  ? 

6.  Where  dwelt  he  whose  promised  son 
Typified  th’  anointed  One  ? 

7.  Where  were  they  who  mourned  their  Lord 
Gladdened  by  himself  restored  ? 

8.  Who  awoke  and  left  his  tomb, 

Bid  by  Jesus  rise  and  come  ? 

The  initials  of  their  name  will  make 
His  name  of  whom  the  prophet  spake  ; 

A name  to  human  hearts  how  dear, 

For  lo  ! it  brings  the  Godhead  near. 

Thrice  welcome  day  when  Christ  was  bom, 
Be  God  with  us  this  sacred  mom  t 


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BIBLE  STUDY,  the  new  year,  No.  90. 

1.  Who,  by  preaching  of  Paul  knew  the  Lord,  and  with 

gladness  his  servants  received  ? 

2.  Who,  taught  of  Christ,  his  apostle  sought  out,  and  in 

time  of  sore  trouble  relieved  ? 

3.  Who,  in  the  service  of  Master  above,  learned  his  duty  to 

master  below  ? 

4.  Who  against  God  and  his  high  priest  rebelled,  and  met 

death  in  confusion  and  woe  ? 

5.  Who  in  the  years  yet  to  come  saw  his  Lord,  as  the  child 

unto  us  that  is  born  ? 

6.  Who  came  in  secret  to  Jesus  by  night,  nor  could  meet 

the  Jews’  hatred  and  scorn  ? 

7.  Who  for  the  truth’s  sake  in  Christ  was  beloved  by  apostle 

most  dear  to  the  Lord  ? 

8.  Who  in  the  pride  of  his  heart  forsook  God,  and  was 

smitten  a leper  abhorred  ? 

9.  Who  in  his  doubt  went  to  Jesus,  and  found  that  from 

Nazareth  came  Israel’s  king  ? 

10.  Who,  as  a brother  beloved  in  the  Lord,  did  from  Paul 

news  to  Ephesus  bring  ? 

11.  Who  in  the  fear  of  the  Lord  hid  his  saints  from  the  wrath 

of  an  impious  queen  ? 

12.  Who,  when  the  mob  to  take  Jesus  drew  near,  in  their 

front  a lost  traitor  was  seen  ? 

13.  Who  by  the  aid  of  his  God  restored  health  to  a leper  re- 

proving his  pride  ? 

14.  Who  bearing  witness  to  Jesus  was  stoned,  and  forgiving 

his  enemies  died  ? 

15.  Whence  came  the  patriarch,  faithful  when  tried,  and  the 

pattern  of  all  who  believe  ? 

16.  Whom  did  our  Saviour  forewarn  of  the  sin,  over  which 

he  should  bitterly  grieve  ? 

Join  the  initials  of  each  of  these  names,  and  a motto 
they  give  for  the  year  : 

Heeding  the  which  in  our  journey  through  life  ever  safe 
is  our  pathway  and  clear. 


SORIPTTJilE  ENIGMAS, 


(Key  Page  161.) 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  1. 

Five  hundred  begins  it ; five  hundred  ends  it  • 
And  five  in  the  middle  is  seen  ; 

The  first  of  all  letters,  the  first  of  all  numbers, 
Have  taken  their  stations  between  ; 

And  if  you  correctly  this  medley  can  spell. 
The  name  of  an  ancient  king  then  it  will  telL 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  2. 

I end  as  I began. 

The  weal  and  woe  of  man  ; 

Yet  do  not  harshly  blame, 

I bear  my  mother’s  name. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  3. 

My  centre  is  nothing  ; 

My  first  is  my  last ; 

And  when  the  long  ages 
Are  over  and  past, 

Then  vengeance  divine 
Shall  devour  me  and  mine^ 


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SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  4. 

Four  heads  have  I,  but  body  none, 

And  without  any  legs  I run. 

’Midst  bliss  supreme  my  lot  was  cast, 

And  joys  that  could  not  be  surpassed. 

Yet  these  delights  did  I forsake, 

And  far  away  my  course  I take  ; 

Yet,  while  I wander  far  or  nigh, 

Still  ever  in  my  bed  I lie. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  5. 

In  the  water,  in  the  air,  and  in  the  busy  brain, 

Busy  once,  but  nevermore  to  hate  or  love  again  ; 

One  of  five,  all  like  itself,  in  deadly  deed  united, 

And  yet  delivering  those  in  whom  the  Lord  of  Hosts  delighted, 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  6. 

Take  from  my  whole  my  first  away, 

Behold  it  then  our  direst  day, 

Since  Time  his  course  began. 

Restore  again  my  several  parts, 

My  whole  brings  peace  to  careworn  hearts, 

And  rest  to  weary  man. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  7. 

Afar  they  watch  my  whole  arise, 

Its  summit  seems  to  touch  the  skies  ; 

“ When  all  is  do  le,”  the  crowds  exclaim, 

“ Then  shall  we  make  ourselves  a name  ! ” 

Remove  a letter,  and  behold  ! 

A shepherd  issue  from  his  fold, 

With  blood  devoutly  draws  he  nigh, 

Himself,  alas  ! Low  coon  to  die. 

Remove  a letter  still,  and  now 
Before  an  idol -god  they  bow  ; 


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To  wood  and  stone  is  worship  paid, 
And  men  adore  what  men  have  made. 
Remove  a letter  yet  once  more, 

We  see  an  altar  stained  with  gore  ; 
And  he  who  built  it  named  it  thus, 

To  teach  a precious  truth  to  us. 


SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  8. 

In  many  a bosom  fondly  nursed, 

A fiery  serpent  is  m y first 
When  Jesus  came  fox*  us  to  die, 

He  crushed  this  deadly  enemy. 

My  second  is  a city’s  name, 

Where  Israel’s  host  was  put  to  shame, 
Because  m j first  still  unrevealed, 

Was  lurking  in  their  camp  concealed. 
Upon  my  whole , pronounced  by  heaven. 
The  knowledge  of  my  first  was  given. 
The  chosen  people  gathered  round, 

And  trembled  at  the  dreadful  sound. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  9. 

Earth  revolves,  and  lo  ! I come, 
Out  of  darkness  springing  ; 

Men  and  beasts  their  task  resume, 
Birds  their  carols  singing  • 

Glad  my  smiling  face  to  see, 

Earth  wakes  up  to^welcome  me, 
Earth  revolves,  and,  like  again, 

Out  of  darkness  beaming, 

Shine  I in  Night’s  diadem, 

On  the  wavelets  gleaming  ; 

And  my  radiance  dies  away, 

Only  in  returning  day.  / 


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SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  10. 

My  first  enjoins  a watchful  care, 

To  see  and  shun  each  lurking1  snare, 
With  earnest  and  unceasing  prayer. 

My  second  speaks  a kingdom  mine, 
Where  life  and  peace  and  joy  divine 
In  uncorrupted  glory  shine. 

My  third  would  contradict  my  first, 
’Tis  watchful  earnestness  reversed, 

By  careless,  prayerless  folly  nursed. 
Faith  is  my  fourth,  of  things  not  seen 
While  on  the  word  of  truth  we  lean, 
Though  clouds  and  darkness  intervene. 
These  several  subjects  find  in  turn, 
And  as  their  primal  signs  you  learn, 
My  whole  in  figure  you  discern. 

This  type  of  Jesus,  and  His  saints 
Their  living,  fruitful  union  paints, 
And  patient  love  that  never  faints. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  11. 

In  every  clime,  through  every  age, 

In  history’s  eventful  page. 

My  first  will  always  rise  to  view, 

And  wakes  our  love  and  hatred  too 
My  second  and  my  third  will  each 
Express  the  self-same  part  of  speech, 
And,  though  two  interjections  brief, 
May  paint  a world  of  joy  or  grief. 

My  whole  most  surely  was  my  first ; 
But  far  more  brave  and  firm  in  faith 
His  wife  a mighty  patriot  nursed. 
Who  nobly  died  a hero’s  death. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  12. 

My  first  is  oft  prefixed  to  words, 

And  signifies  “beneath,” 


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My  second's  blessing*  is  the  Lord’s. 

To  save  from  sin  and  death  ; 

And  planted  oft  on  heathen  soil, 

It  well  repays  the  gracious  toil. 

When  patient  Job  prepared  his  soul 
To  bow  beneath  the  rod, 

Without  reserve  he  gave  my  whole 
To  meet  the  will  of  God. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  13. 

Oh  skillful  the  workers,  oh  mournful  the  day, 

When  within  its  recesses  they  hid  him  away, 

So  gracious,  so  noble,  the  pride  of  the  State, 

Their  friend  and  their  patron,  the  good  and  the  great. 

Oh  wondrous  the  moment  when  forth  from  the  land 
They  bore  it,  fulfilling  the  solemn  command  ; 

Still  truly  remembering  the  vows  of  the  past, 

And  keeping  the  long-cherished  promise  at  last. 

Oh  great  the  rejoicing  when,  after  long  years, 

Its  treasure  unfolded  still  changeless  appears  ; 
Unfolded  awhile,  then  for  ever  concealed 
Till  the  day  when  the  secrets  of  all  are  revealed. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  14. 

My  first  descends 

From  Heaven,  and  tends 

To  make  the  gems  of  nature  grow  ; 

My  second  bends 
And  swiftly  sends 
Destruction  to  a distant  foe  ; 

My  whole  attends 

Where  wrath  impends 

God’s  covenant  of  peace  to  show  ; 

And  beauty  blends, 

And  witness  lends 

Of  God’s  good-will  to  all  below. 


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SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  15. 

M y first  is  luscious,  sweet,  and  round, 

And  pleasant  to  the  taste  is  found  ; 

My  second  in  the  forest  grows, 

And  bears  an  acorn  or  a rose  : 

My  whole  may  in  a vineyard  stand, 

And  well  repay  the  planter’s  hand, 

Or  else  seem  flourishing  and  fair, 

And  yet  stand  profitless  and  bare, A 
And  only  mock  the  masters  care. 

So  once  when  Jesus  sought  my  first, 

Sought  vainly — he  my  second  cursed  ; 

And  so  my  whole,  with  swift  decay, 

Stood  withered  on  that  solemn  day, 

That  all  might  fear  that  passed  that  way. 

SCRIPTURE  ENIGMA,  NO.  16. 

It  is  a word  I love  to  hear, 

Though  not  of  English  birth  ; 

A gentle  word  that  fitly  falls 
From  hapless  sons  of  earth — 

From  patient  souls  that  seek  and  love 
The  help  which  cometh  from  above. 

No  plainer  words,  no  simpler  words 
To  baby  lips  belong  ; 

For  turn  this  way,  or  turn  it  that 
You  cannot  turn  it  wrong, 

And  yet  the  holiest  lips  were  heard 
To  utter  first  this  simple  word. 

Two  letters  make  this  simple  word  ; 

But  oh  ! how  much  they  mean, 

They  touch  on  earth,  they  soar  to  heaven 
They  span  the  gulf  between  ; 

And  when  its  mission  here  is  o’er, 

This  word  shall  reach  the  further  shore. 


BIBLE  AOEOSTICS. 


(Key  Page  163) 

BIBLE  ACROSTIC  NO.  1. 

1.  The  son  of  Zuph,  an  Ephrathite  in  the  fourth  generation  ; 
The  ancestor  of  one  who  gave  two  kings  to  Israel’s 

nation. 

2.  The  King  of  Zabath  went  to  war  with  chariots  and  with 

horses ; 

But  David  smote  and  spoiled  him  and  scattered  all  his 
forces. 

3.  The  aged  priest  of  Israel  grieved  by  his  son’s  backslidings, 
Fell  down  at  last  and  perished,  overwhelmed  with  evil 

tidings. 

4.  There,  when  God  sent  his  Angels,  to  tell  them  of  their 

failing  ; 

All  Israel  wept  and  called  it  the  place  of  tears  and  wail- 
ings. 

5.  The  last  of  five  great  Princes  who  in  Midian’s  country 

reigned, 

Whom  Moses  smote,  and  Reuben  their  fruitful  land  ob- 
tained. 

6.  The  Ezrahite  prophetic,  who  sang  Jehovah’s  mercies, 

To  David  and  his  kingdom,  in  joyful,  mournful  verses. 

7.  The  father  of  the  officer  who  David  made  recorder, 

Then  David  judged  [the  people  to  Canaan’s  farthest 

border. 

8.  The  Horonite  that  envied  the  cities  renovation. 

What  time  King  Artaxerxes  gave  the  Jews  their  restora- 
tion. 


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9.  The  place  where  they  complained  for  Egypt’s  pleasures 
yearning, 

But  Israel’s  God  was  angry,  and  punished  them  with 
burning. 

10.  The  second  son  of  Jacob’s  heirs,  from  his  chief  place 

rejected, 

Then  to  his  birthright  portion  a younger  was  elected. 

11.  The  city  that  was  captured,  and  for  their  dwelling 

claimed  it, 

Who  sprang  from  Bilhah’s  elder  son,  and  after  him  they 
named  it. 

12.  The  lofty  place  in  Canaan  where  Israel’s  bounds  ex- 

tended, 

From  the  salt  sea  and  onward  its  sunny  side  ascended. 

13.  The  king  who  heard  when  David  subdued  a hostile 

nation, 

And  sent  his  son  to  bless  him,  with  gifts  and  salutation. 

14.  The  keeper  of  the  household,  beneath  his  royal  master, 
Then  Judah’s  land  was  saved  by  Assyria’s  great  disaster. 

If  the  first  and  final  letters  from  all  these  names  be  quoted, 
You  will  find  in  two  acrostics  two  wondrous  things  denoted. 
The  one  was  worn  by  Aaron  four  rows  of  jewels  showing, 
The  other  shone  around  it,  with  heavenly  lustre  glowing, 

Oft  as  the  priest  was  standing  in  service  mediatorial, 

The  one  he  wore,  the  other  bore  his  peoples  bright  me- 
morial ; 

This  well  adorned  his  person  upon  his  robes  of  glory, 

That  told  in  signs  mysterious  some  glad  or  gracious  story. 
Some  message  from  Jehovah,  their  God  and  King  and 
Saviour, 

To  teach  them  his  good  precepts,  and  their  behaviour, 

And  our  Higli  Priest  in  heaven,  his  robes  of  glory  wearing 
From  richer  gems  reflected,  a bright  radiance  bearing, 

Still  lives  to  make  memorial  of  all  for  whom  he  suffered, 


B1BDK  ACROSTICS. 


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And  bears  their  names  upon  him  for  whom  his  blood  was 
offered, 

And  those  that  trust  his  mercy  nought  from  his  love  shall 
sever, 

He  will  guide  them  with  his  counsel,  and  lift  them  up  for- 
ever. 


AN  EASTER  ACROSTIC  NO.  2. 

1.  The  first  of  men  who  made  and  tasted  wine, 

2.  He  foretold  the  fall  of  Edom’s  line. 

3.  That  which  is  due  to  none  but  God  alone. 

4.  A judge,  of  whom  but  little  now  is  known. 

5.  The  place  o’er  which  an  ancient  priest  was  king. 

6.  A town  that  oft  Jesus’  words  did  ring. 

7.  A prophet  at  the  time  of  the  return. 

8.  People  from  whom  God  told  the  Jews  to  learn. 

9.  A Gittite  chieftain  of  King  David’s  host. 

10.  Assyria’s  king,  so  fond  of  foolish  boast. 

11.  An  Ammonite  who  greatly  vexed  the  Jews. 

12.  The  place  where  Joshua  Amalek  subdues. 

13.  A son  of  Saul  most  treacherously  slain. 

14.  A Seer  who  prayed  for  thunderings  and  rain. 

15.  The  “stone  of  help  ” that  Samuel  once  set  up. 

16.  The  man  who  handed  Artaxerxes’  cup. 

17.  A man  who  trembled  at  the  words  he  heard. 

18.  The  place  where  Samuel  dwelt  and  was  interred. 

19.  King  Elah’s  chief  who  reigned  a wicked  reign. 

20.  A priest  of  Baal  in  his  temple  slain. 

21.  An  orator  who  once  accused  Paul. 

22.  An  envious  man  who  compassed  his  own  fall. 

23.  A man  who  rescue  from  a prophet  sought,  g 

24.  A place  from  which  the  prophet  he  was  brought. 

25.  An  altar  which  at  Shalem  Jacob  made. 

26.  A man  who  stole  and  dearly  for  it  paid. 

27.  He  who  tries  hard  in  sin  to  snare  the  soul. 


Alphabet  of  Bible  Proverbs. 

A soft  answer  turneth  away  wrath.  Proverbs,  xv.  1 

Better  is  a little  with  righteousness  than  great  revenues 
without  right.  Proverbs  xvi.  8. 

Commit  thy  words  unto  the  Lord,  and  thy  thoughts  shall  be 
established.  Proverbs,  xvi.  3. 

Death  and  life  are  in  the  power  of  the 
tongue.  Proverbs  xviii.  21. 

Even  a child  is  known  by  his  doings  whether  his  work  be 
pure  or  whether  it  be  right.  Proverbs  xx.  2. 

Fools  make  a mock  of  sin.  Proverbs  xiv.  9. 

Go  to  the  ant,  thou  sluggard  ; consider  her  and 
be  wise.  Proverbs,  vi.  6. 

He  that  is  soon  angry  dealeth  foolishly.  Proverbs  xiv.  17. 

If  thine  enemy  be  hungry,  give  him  bread.  Proverbs  xxv.  21. 

Judgments  are  prepared  for  scorners.  Proverbs  xix.  29. 

Keep  thy  heart  with  all  diligence,  for  out  of  it  are  the  issues 
of  life.  Proverbs  iv.  23. 

Lying  lips  are  an  abomination  to  the  Lord.  Proverbs  xii.  22. 

My[son,  if  sinners  entice  thee,  consentthou  not.  Prov.  i.  10. 

A naughty  person,  a wicked  man,  walketh  with  a froward 
mouth.  Proverbs  vi.  12. 

Only  by  pride  cometh  contention.  Proverbs  xiii.  10. 

Poverty  and  shame  shall  be  to  him  that  refus- 
eth  instruction.  Proverbs  xiii.  18. 

Remove  far  from  me  vanity  and  lies.  Proverbs  xxx.  8. 

Say  not  I will  do  so  to  him  as  he  hath  done  to  me.  Prov.  24  29. 

The  eyes  of  the  Lord  are  in  every  place,  beholding  the  evil 
and  the  good.  Proverbs  xv.  3. 

Understanding  is  a well-spring  of  life  unto 

him  that  hath  it.  Proverbs  .xvi.  22. 

Evil  pursueth  sinners,  but  to  the  righteous  good  shall  be 
repaid.  Proverbs,  xiii.  21. 

Whoso  mocketh  the  poor  reproacheth  the  Maker.  Prov.  xvii.  5. 

’Xalt  her  and  she  shall  promote  thee.  Proverbs  iv.  8. 

Yet  a little  slumber,  a little  sleep,  so  shall  thy  poverty  come 
as  one  that  traveleth  and  thy  want  as  an  armed  man.  24  34. 

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{Key  Page  165.) 

BIBLE  ANAGRAM,  NO.  1 
Six  letters  in  one  name  appear, 

As  in  the  sequel  will  be  clear  ! 

And  numbered  thus  in  order  due, 

May  be  discovered  by  this  clue  : — 

You  find  in  six,  five,  one,  two,  three, 

One  hung  on  his  own  gallows-tree. 

Three,  four,  five,  six,  his  name  compose, 
From  whom  man’s  second  lineage  flows. J 
In  six,  two,  one,  his  son  you  find, 

The  least  beloved  of  all  his  kind. 

In  one,  two,  three,  you  clearly  trace, 

The  name  of  our  degenerate  race. 

From  one,  two,  four,  and  three,  you  ken, 
Of  Judah’s  twos  the  first  of  ten. 

Three,  two,  five,  one,  of  Judah’s  tribes 
The  least  of  Caleb’s  sons  describe. 

Two  old  Egyptian  cities  see, — 

This  in  three,  four,  and  that  four,  three. 
With  all  the  six,  describe  at  length, 

The  Father  of  the  man  of  strength. 

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BIBLE  ANAGRAM,  NO.  2. 

I am  a word  of  fourteen  letters. 

My  9,  10,  14,  will  give  the  name  of  Saul’s  uncle. 

10,  11,  14,  13,  A godly  scribe. 

3,  2,  11,  10,  14,  A city  of  refuge. 

4,  11,  The  dwelling-place  of  a patriarch. 

5,  7,  9v  13,  A town  of  Galilee* 

6,  4,  14,  A friend  of  Moses. 

7,  3,  13,  9,  7,  A river  of  Damascus. 

8,  7,  9,  A tribe  of  Israel. 

1,  4,  9,  A father  of  a general. 

2,  6,  4,  8,  A judge  of  Israel. 

11,  10,  2,  3,  A prince  slain  at  a wine  press. 

11  10,  3,  7,  6,  A king  of  Midian. 

13,  3,  1,  2,  14,  A warrior. 

14,  10,  4,  3,  2,  1,  A son  of  Jacob. 

The  first  jletters  of  each  of  these  names  'united  will  give  the 
name  of  a proud  imperious  king. 

BIBLE  ANAGRAM,  NO,  3. 

I am  a word  of  nine  letters. 

My  1,  6,  2,  7,  will  give  the  name  of  one  mentioned  in  the 
Bible  as  “Blessed  above  women.” 

My  2,  7,  6,  9,  The  eldest  son  of  Shem. 

My  3,  6,  9,  One  of  the  sons  of  Hezron. 

My  4,  3,  The  birthplace  of  Abraham. 

My  5,  6,  9,  4,  8,  7,  The  last  judge  of  Israel. 

My  6,  3,  The  chief  town  of  Moab. 

My  7,  2,  9,  4,  8,  7,  A king  whose  instructions  are  in  the  last 
chapter  of  the  book  of  Proverbs. 

My  8,  5,  6,  4,  The  father  of  the  Edomites. 

My  9,  6,  3,  5,  A hill  on  which  St.  Paul  preached  to  the 
people  of  Athens. 

My  whole  is  a city  of  ancient  fame. 


SCRIPTUEE  ALPHABETS. 

{Key  Page  166) 

SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  1. 

A was  an  emperor  who  gave  a decree. 

B was  a blind  man,  anxious  to  see. 

C was  a brother  who  did  a great  wrong. 

D was  a teaser  who  weakened  the  strong. 

E was  a twin  son,  less  loved  by  his  mother. 

E was  a ruler,  in  place  of  another.  » 

G was  a province,  quite  frequently  named. 

H was  a tyrant  for  cruelty  famed. 

I was  a country  of  mountains  and  rocks. 

J was  a shepherd,  possessor  of  flocks. 

K was  a place  where  the  Ark  did  repose. 

L was  a mountain  with  turban  of  snows. 

M was  a priest,  as  a king  also  known. 

N was  a man,  whose  heart  turned  as  stone. 

0 was  a helper,  whose  service  was  kind. 

P was  a despot  of  changeable  mind. 

Q was  a queen,  as  fair  as  you’ll  find. 

R was  a speaker,  provokingly  rough. 

S was  a wretch  who  was  punished  enough. 

T was  a disciple,  raised  from  the  dead. 

U was  a land  whence  came  Israel’s  head. 

V was  a wife  who  refused  one  to  be. 

W was  an  animal,  found  in  the  sea. 

Y was  for  youthful,  and  so  let  it  be. 

Z was  for  Zaccheus,  who  climbed  a tree. 

THE  CHRISTIAN’S  LEGACY. 

Patrick  Henry,  a great  statesman  of  Virginia,  before  he  died 
made  a will  bequeathing  all  his  property  to  his  relatives  ; and 
at  the  close  he  wrote  this  true  sentiment.  ‘ ‘ There  is  one  thing 
more  I wish  I could  leave  you  all,  the  religion  of  Jesus  Christ 
— with  this,  though  you  had  nothing  else,  you  could  he  happy  ; 
without  this,  though  you  had  all  things  else,  you  could  not  be 
happy.” 


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SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  2. 
A was  a traitor  found  hung  by  his  hair. 

B was  a folly  built  high  in  the  air. 

C was  a mountain  o’erlooking  the  sea. 

D was  a nurse  buried  under  a tree. 

E was  a first-born,  bad  from  his  youth. 

F was  a ruler,  who  trembled  at  truth. 

G was  a messenger,  sent  with  good  word. 

H was  a mother,  who  loaned  to  the  Lord. 

I was  a name  received  at  the  ford. 

J was  a shepherd  in  Arabian  land. 

K was  a place  near  the  desert  of  sand. 

L was  a pauper  begging  his  bread. 

M was  an  idol,  an  object  of  dread. 

N was  an  architect,  ages  ago. 

O was  a rampart  to  keep  out  the  foe. 

P was  an  isle,  whence  a saint  looked  above. 

Q was  a Christian,  saluted  in  love. 

R was  obscure,  yet  a mother  of  kings. 

S was  a Danite,  who  did  wondrous  things. 

T was  a city  that  had  a strong  hold. 

U was  a country  productive  of  gold. 

Y was  a Queen  whom  a king  set  aside. 

Z was  a place  where  a man  wished  to  hide. 


THE  PRODIGAL’S  RETURN. 

FOUR  STEPS  REQUISITE  TO-SALVATlON. 

I Conviction.  “ Came  to  himself,”  Luke  xv.  17. 

II.  Contrition.  “ No  more  worthy,”  Luke  xv.  19. 

III.  Confession.  <f‘I  have  sinned,”  Luke  xv.  18. 

IV.  Conversion.  “ He  arose  and  came,”  Luke  xv.  201 


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SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  3. 

When  you  have  found  them,  read  and  remember  : 

A was  a monarch  who  reigned  in  the  East. 

B was  a Chaldee  who  made  a great  feast. 

C was  veracious  when  others  told  lies. 

D was  a woman,  heroic  and  wise. 

E was  a refuge  where  David  spared  Saul. 

P was  a Roman  accuser  of  Paul. 

G was  a garden,  a frequent  resort. 

H was  a garden  where  David  held  court. 

I was  a mocker,  a very  bad  boy, 

J was  a city  preferred  as  a joy. 

K was  a father  whose  son  was  quite  tall. 

L was  a proud  one  who  had  a great  fall. 

M was  a nephew  whose  uncle  was  good. 

N was  a city  long  hid  where  it  stood, 

O was  a servant,  acknowledged  a brother. 

P was  a Christian  greeting  another. 

R was  a damsel  who  knew  a man’s  voice. 

T was  a’  seaport  where  preaching  was  long. 

U was  a teamster  struck  dead  for  his  wrong. 

Y was  a cast-off,  and  never  restored. 

Z was  a ruin  with  sorrow  deplored. 


A CONCERT  EXERCISE. 

What  Children  should  learn. 

They  should  learn. 

I.  THE  FIRST  CHAPTER  OF  GENESIS.  Why  ? 

That  they  may  know  how  the  world  was  made0 

II.  THE  THIRD  CHAPTER  OF  GENESIS.  Why  ? 

That  they  may  know  how  it  fell. 

III.  THE  FIRST  CHAPTER  OF  JOHN.  Why  ? 

That  they  may  know  how  it  is  to  be  redeemed. 

IV.  THE  TWENTY-FIRST  CHAPTER  OF  REVELATIONS.  Why  ? 

That  they  may  know  how  it  is  to  be  reconstructed. 

T.  Dewitt  Talmage. 


Alphabet  of  Scripture  Geography,  No.  4. 


A* -A  river  near  which  a heathen  king  met  a prophet,  whom 
he  had  sent  to  curse  a nation. 

B. -A  town  whose  inhabitants  received  the  word  of  God  with 
gladness. 

C. -A  mountain  where  God  asserted  his  own  majesty  by 
sending  fire  from  heaven  to  consume  the  sacrifice. 

D. -A  place  to  which  a youth  followed  his  brothers,  and  met 
with  evil  treatment  at  their  hands. 

E. -A  country  famous  for  its  horses. 

F. -A  stopping  place  on  one  of  Paul’s  journeys. 

G.  -A  city  which  Pharaoh  gave  as  a present  to  his  daughter 
Solomon’s  wife. 

H. -A  hill  to  which  Saul  went  in  pursuit  of  David. 

I.  -A  town  where  St.  Paul  preached  in  its  synagogue. 

J.  -A  ford  near  which  God  wrestled  with  man  and  man  pre- 
vailed and  obtained  what  he  sought. 

K. -The  place  where  Sarah,  Abraham’s  wife,  died. 

L.  - A forest  whence  wood  was  brought  for  the  building  of 
the  temple. 

M. -A  place  in  the  wilderness  where  the  bitter  water  was 
made  sweet  by  a miracle. 

N. -A  town  where  Jesus  raised  a dead  man  to  life. 

O. -A  place  where  the  Nethinims  dwelt. 

P.  -The  place  where  St.  Paul  sailed  to  Phoenicia. 

R. -The  place  where  Israel  fought  with  Amalek  and  Israel 
prevailed  Moses  there  built  an  altar  to  the  Lord. 

S.  -A  pool  in  which  a blind  man  at  our  Lord’s  bidding  washed 
and  recovered  his  sight. 

T. -A  town  built  in  the  Wilderness  by  Solomon. 

U. -The  country  whence  God  called  Abraham.  • 

V.  -Where  Jepthah  slaughtered  the  children  of  Ammon. 

W. -The  abode  of  the  children  of  Israel  for  forty  years. 

Z.  -The  coast  to  which  the  borders  of  Zebulun  reached. 

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BLACKBOARD 


OR 

Slate  Illustrations. 


CHALK  TALKS 

AND 


OBJECT  LESSONS. 


A WORD  TO  THOSE  HAVING  THE  CARE  OF 


CHILDREN. 


IP  YOU  CANNOT  GET  TO  CHTJECH, 


If  you  cannot  attend  the 


SABBATH  SCHOOL 

fake  this  Book  in  hand,  gather  the 
CHILDREN  about  you 


With  SLATE, 
a Or  PAPER, 


ill  PENCIL: 


Combine  Bible  object-teaching  with 
the  rudiments  of  ART  in  designing 
and  sketching  Scripture  scenes, 

SELECT  ONE  OR  MORE  OF  THE  FOLLOWING 


PICTURE  LESSONS. 

Explain  the  Story  thus  Illustrated. 

[With  older  children  prove  your  statements  by  Scripture  reference.] 


Take  pains  in  fixing  the  points  to  be 
learned,  and  so  interest  them  that  when 
you  again  call  their  attention  to  it,  they 
may  tell  you  something  about  it. 


THE  TWO  EXTREMES  IN  THE  LIFE  OF  CHRIST 


A SAVIOUR  GIVEN.-Luke  ii.,  n.  A SAVIOUR  RISEN.-Matt.xxvu46. 


God  forbid  that  / should  glory  save  in  the  Cross  of  Christ — St.  Paul,  Gal.  vl,  14. 


228  CURIOSITIES  OF  TEE  BIBLE \ 

THE  YOUNG  BIBLE  READER. 


As  you  look  upon  the  board,  you  see  a very  important  charge , 

tnat  was  given  by  an  aged  servant  of  God,  to  a youthful  dis-J 
ciple:  “ Give  attendance  to  reading.”  Paul  gave  the  charge, 
and  Timothy  received  it.  He  wished  Timothy  to  take  his  copy 
of  the  Old  Testament  Scriptures,  and  read  very  carefully  and 
constantly.  He  urged  him  to  attend  to  it.  Mark  the  fact  that 
this  was  not  a new  book  to  Timothy.  He  had  often  read  it  be- 
fore, and  understood  it  very  well.  Turn  to  2 Tim.  iii.  15,  and 
you  will  see  the  proof : “ From  a child  thou  hast  known  the  holy 
scriptures.”  But  though  he  had  known  the  book  so  well,  and 
for  so  long  a time,  Paul  did  not  excuse  him  from  reading  it. 
Many  now  excuse  themselves  from  this  duty,  because  the  Bible 
is  an  old  familiar  book.  They  throw  it  aside  for  something 
new . What  a mistake ! Remember  the  charge  to  this  young 
Bible  reader.  You  may  read  papers,  periodicals,  and  books  on 
art,  science,  and  literature,  but  do  not  neglect  the  book.  “ Give 
attendance  to  reading.” 

You  also  see  the  figure  of  a hand,  having  several  words  writ- 
ten upon  ito  On  the  palm  is  the  word  “ Read,”  and  on  the 


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fingers  and  thumb  you  see  other  words  in  the  form  of  questions. 
Let  us  take  these  questions  in  their  order,  and  see  what  answers 
can  be  obtained.  The  first  is,  “ Why”  should  we  read?  When ? 
What?  Where?  How?  (Give  answers,  with  Bible  proof  of 
each.)  William  King,  the  poet,  was  a great  reader.  It  is  said 
that  when  he  was  yet  quite  young  “ he  had  read  over  and  made 
remarks  upon  considerably  more  than  twrenty  thousand  books 
and  manuscripts.” — Buck.  He  gave  attendance  to  reading. 

The  Marquis  of  Lome,  now  Governor-General  of  Canada,  is  a 
Bible  reader,  and  recently  published  a metrical  version  of  the 
Psalms  of  David. 

You  also  see  a book  in  the  picture,  and  a statement  written 
upon  its  pages.  It  is  very  positive  and  emphatic.  “ The  Bible 
is  the  Book  of  Books.”  That  is  true.  Think  of  its  Author . 
“ All  scripture  is  given  ly  inspiration  of  God”  2 Tim.  iii.  16. 
Think  of  its  teachings.  They  make  men  “ wise  unto  salvation.” 
2 Tim.  iii.  15.  Think  of  its  duration.  Not  “ one  jot  or  tittle 
shall  pass  till  all  be  fulfilled.”  Matt.  v.  18.  What  book  can 
compare  with  it  ? “ When  John  Jay,  at  the  age  of  eighty-two 
years,  was  urged  to  tell  his  children  on  what  foundation  he 
rested  his  hopes,  and  from  what  source  he  drew  his  consolation, 
his  brief  reply  was,  ‘They  have  the  book.’  ” — Foster . 

Children,  you  also  have  the  book.  Read  it. 

If  we  do  not  see  the  golden  thread  through  all  the  Bible 
marking  out  Christ,  we  read  the  Scripture  without  the  key.— 
Cecil. 


HOW  TO  SEARCH  THE  SCRIPTURES. 


S-eriously Acts  xvii.  11 ; 2 Tim.  15. 

E-arnestly  Josh.  i.  8 ; Ps.  cxix.  12. 

A-nxiously John  xx.  31;  Ps.  cxix.  9. 

R-egularly '. . .Acts  xvii.  11 ; Ps.  i.  2. 

C-arefully Luke  xxiv.  27  ; 2 Tim.  iii.  16,  17. 

H-umbly. Luke  xxiv.  45 ; Jas.  i.  22. 


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LIGHT  ON  OUR  PATHWAY.  Ps.  cxix.  105. 


Here  we  have  a picture  which,  at  first  sight,  may  not  seem  to 
be  very  interesting,  and  yet  it  is  one  of  the  most  instructive  that 
can  be  produced.  Look  at  it  for  a moment,  and  see  what  it 
represents.  You  see,  in  part  at  least,  the  figure  of  a man,  and 
he  seems  to  be  walking.  You  also  see  the  outlines  of  a street, 
and  at  the  corner  you  observe  a lamp-post.  In  the  man’s  hand 
you  see  a burning  lamp,  while  the  street-lamp  also  sends  out  its 
rays  of  light  upon  the  darkness,  thus  enabling  the  man  to  see  his 
way.  Near  the  top  of  the  picture  you  also  see  a book,  which 
represents  the  Bible,  the  word  of  God.  How  beautifully  the 
picture  illustrates  the  Psalmist’s  declaration,  “Thy  word  is  a 
lamp  unto  my  feet,  and  a light  unto  my  path.’’ 

This  man  is  carrying  the  light  because  he  needs  it.  If  the  sun 
were  shining,  or  the  moon  or  stars,  he  might  not  need  it.  But  it 
is  night , and  so  darlc  that  he  must  have  the  light.  So  we  need 
the  light  of  God’s  word.  “It  is  not  in  man  that  walketh  to 
direct  his  steps.”  Jer.  x.  23.  The  way  is  dark,  and  he  cannot 
tell  where  to  go.  He  wanders , sturribles , md  falls.  But  when  he 


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turns  to  God’s  word  he  finds  44  a lamp  unto  his  feet,  and  a light 
unto  his  path.”  I have  read  of  a traveller  on  the  mountains  who 
was  for  a time  enveloped  in  a heavy  mist,  and  could  scarcely  see 
his  way  from  one  rocky  spur  to  another.  Suddenly  the  mist 
rolled  away,  and  to  his  surprise  he  found  himself  standing  on 
the  verge  of  a fearful  precipice.  The  misty  cloud  was  swept 
away  just  in  time  to  show  him  his  danger.  So,  when  God’s 
word  becomes  a 44  lamp  to  our  feet,”  it  shows  us  the  perils  of 
the  way,  and  we  walk  in  safety.  “The  entrance  of  thy  words 
giveth  light.  Ps.  cxix.  130.  Let  us  remember  that  we  are  to 
keep  this  light  with  us  wherever  we  go.  A lamp  will  do  us  no 
good  on  a dark  night  if  we  leave  it  at  home.  Wliat  is  this  man, 
in  the  picture,  doing  with  his  light  ? You  say,  44  Carrying  it  with 
him.”  Yes.  And  you  are  to  take  the  word  of  God  with  you. 
Do  you  ask  how  ? Carry  it  on  the  tablet  of  your  memory . Keep 
it  there.  Do  as  the  little  boy  did,  who  had  to  give  up  his  Bible 
to  the  priest.  The  priest  burned  up  the  book,  but  the  little  boy 
said,  44  Thank  God,  you  cannot  burn  up  the  twenty-eight  chapters 
of  Matthew  that  I have  got  in  my  head.”  He  carried  the  light 
with  him.  We  ar q pilgrims.  Our  way  is  dark.  Let  us  take  the 
light  with  us,  and  we  shall  walk  in  comfort,  confidence,  and 
safety. 


WHY  WE  SHOULD  TAKE  GOD  FOR  OUR  GUIDE. 

1.  Because  as  travellers  we  need  a guide Jer.  iii.  4. 

2.  Because  He  knows  the  road Heb.  iv.  15. 

3.  Because  He  has  Himself  encountered  its  dangers. . Heb.  ii.  10. 

4.  Because  He  goes  with  the  traveller  all  the  way.  .Ps.  xxiii.  4. 


5.  Because  He  cheers  and  supports  when  weary.  .Ps.  xxxvii.  23. 

6.  Because  as  travellers  we  must  follow  our  guide..  1 Peter  ii.  21. 

WHAT  IS  HEAVEN  ACCORDING  TO  THE  BIBLE. 

1.  Our  Father’s  house John  xiv.  2 ; Isa.  Ixiii.  15;  1 Kings 

viii.  30;  Matt,  xxiii.  9,  Matt.  vi.  9;  Matt.  vii.  11. 

2.  The  home  of  Jesus John  iii.  13;  John  vi.  38;  John  xx, 

17;  Acts  iii.  21 ; Heb.  ix.  24;  1 Thess.  i 10Q 

3.  The  future  abode  of  believers.  f , . John  xiv.  2,  3 ; 2 Cor.  v.  1 ; 

[a.  A.)  Heb.  xi.  10. 


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THE  SPIDEK’S  WEB. 


KEEP  ME  fromthe  SNARE 


TO  DESTROY! 


LYING  IN  WAIT 


We  have  here  the  picture  of  a spider’s  web.  The  spider  is  a 
repulsive  insect,  and  few,  indeed,  admire  him.  I have  read  of 
a man  who  had  a “ pet  spider,”  and,  when  a tune  was  whistled, 
the  little  creature  would  instantly  come  out  of  its  hole  to  listen. 
Few,  however,  would  like  such  a “pet.”  We  may  dislike  the 
spider,  but  we  cannot  fail  to  admire  his  work.  See  the  delicate 
fibres,  and  the  perfect  form  of  this  web.  What  ingenuity  and 
skill  it  shows!  But  let  us  look  a little  more  closely  at  the 
spider’s  work,  and  see  if  it  has  a lesson  for  us.  See,  first  of  all, 
how  orderly  and  systematic  it  is.  The  lines  running  from  the 
centre  to  the  outer  edge  seem  to  be  of  equal  length,  and  the 
distance  between  them  seems  to  be  equal  also.  Then,  there  are 
cords  that  cross  the  long  threads,  and  these,  too,  are  arranged 
with  perfect  order  and  system.  Here  is  a lesson  for  us.  We 
are  not  to  work  in  a hap-hazard  way.  We  are  to  have  order  in 
©ur  plans  and  pursuits.  We  are  to  have  “a  place  for  every- 
thing, and  everything  in  its  place.  ” “ To  everything  there  is  a 

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ye  first  the  kingdom  of  God.”  That  is  the  order  we  are  to  ob- 
observe. 

See,  again,  how  this  work  of  the  spider  becomes  an  agency  of 
torture  and  destruction.  The  chief  mission  of  the  spider  seems 
to  be  to  ensnare  and  capture  other  insects.  Many  a thoughtless 
fly  comes  buzzing  along,  and  is  hopelessly  entangled  in  the 
web.  It  tries  in  vain  to  escape.  It  dies  a slow,  lingering  death. 
How  full  of  meaning  are  the  words  you  see  on  the  board : 
“ Lying  in  wait  to  destroy .”  Many  things  in  this  life  become  a 
snare  to  us ; they  deceive  us  and  lead  to  ruin.  The  wineglass 
may  seem  tempting,  but  it  carries  death  in  its  sparkling  con- 
tents. “ He  that  is  deceived  thereby  is  not  wise.”  Prov.  xx.  1. 
The  saloon  may  be  gilded,  and  the  hall  of  revelry  may  be  at- 
tractive ; but  beware  of  them,  for,  like  the  spider's  web,  they 
may  become  agencies  of  destruction.  The  prophet  tells  us  that 
the  “ wicked  may  weave  the  spider’s  web.”  Isa.  lix.  6. 

What  do  you  see  written  above  the  web?  “Keep  me  from 
the  snare.”  That  is  a prayer.  Let  us  adopt  it.  This  is  a prayer 
for  those  who  want  to  keep  out  of  the  snare.  “ Keep  me  from 
the  snare.”  Some  people  run  right  into  snares,  and  then  won- 
der why  they  are  caught.  It  is  good  to  get  out  of  the  snare,  but 
a thousand  times  better  to  keep  out.  “ Watch  and  pray  that  ye 
enter  not  into  temptation.”  Matt.  xxvi.  41. 


WHAT  WE  ARE  BY  NATURE. 


1.  Evil  in  our  thoughts  continually Gen.  vi.  5. 

2.  Unclean Job  xiv.  4. 

3.  Shapen  in  iniquity Ps.  li.  5. 

4.  Unclean  and  as  filthy  rags Isa.  lxiv.  6. 

5.  Deceitful  and  desperately  wicked Jere.  xii.  9. 

6.  All  under  sin Rom.  iii.  9-23. 

7.  The  children  of  wrath Eph.  ii.  3. 

8.  Aliens  from  the  commonwealth  of  Israel Eph.  ii.  12. 

9.  Alienated  from  the  life  of  God Eph.  iv.  18. 

10,  Dead  in  trespasses  and  sin Col.  ii.  13. 


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THE  DOOR  OPEN  OR  SHUT. 


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The  term  door  literally  means  entrance , and  denotes  the  way 
into  a building.  Jesus  uses  the  term  in  a metaphorical  sense,  and 
applies  it  to  Himself.  “ I am  the  door.”  John  x.  9.  He  is  the 
only  way  of  entrance  into  spiritual  life,  into  the  church,  and 
into  heaven.  Hence,  his  language  is,  “ I am  the  way.”  John 
xiv.  6.  How  clearly  did  the  ancient  Fathers  teach  this  truth, 
when  they  said,  “ Christ,  from  the  foundation  of  the  world,  has 
been  the  Father’s  way  to  earth  and  the  sinner’s  way  to  God.” 
That  open  door  has  a very  gracious  meaning.  It  means  that 
Jesus  is  now  ready  to  receive  us.  He  is  saying  to  us  all,  “ Come 
unto  me .”  Matt.  xi.  28.  An  open  door  invites  us  to  enter,  and 
so  Jesus  waits  to  receive  us  as  we  come  to  Him.  Listen  to  His 
cheering  words : “ Him  that  cometh  to  me,  I will  in  no  wise 
cast  out.”  John  vi.  37.  Enter  the  door  now , while  you  are 
young.  Many  as  young  as  you  have  done  so.  Polycarp  en- 
tered when  he  was  only  four  years  old . At  the  age  of  ninety 
he  said,  “ Eighty  and  six  years  have  I served  Him.”  Lady 
Huntington  entered  it  when  she  was  only  nine  years  old . Bishop 
Hedding  sought  Christ  at  the  age  of  four  years.  Alfred  Cook- 
man  entered  the  door  when  he  was  ten  years  old . How  true  the 
promise  : “ Those  that  seek  me  early  shall  find  me.”  Prov.  viii. 
17.  Remember  the  door  is  open  now.  But  the  door  that  is 
shut  has  a very  sad  and  solemn  meaning.  It  means  that  Jesus, 
at  the  last,  refuses  to  receive  those  who  have  refused  Him.  Can 
you  pass  through  a doorway  when  it  is  closed  against  you  ? No. 
You  turn  away,  and  say  the  “ door  is  shut.”  The  foolish  vir- 
gins found  the  “ door  was  shut.”  Matt.  xxv.  10.  How  terrible 
it  will  be  for  the  soul  to  be  homeless  forever,  and  unsheltered 
amid  the  storms  of  eternity.  If  this  door  is  shut  against  us,  no 
other  will  open  to  receive  us.  Wait,  and  the  door  may  be  shut. 
Then  you  will  vainly  cry,  “ Lord,  Lord,  open  unto  us.”  Luke 
xiii.  25.  “Too  late,  too  late,  ye  cannot  enter  now.” — Tennyson. 
A blacksmith,  when  he  pulled  his  iron  out  of  the  fire,  used  to 
call  out  to  his  son,  “ Quick t quick!  Now  or  never.” — Foster , 
“ Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth.”  EccL 
xii.  1.  It  may  be  now  or  never  with  us 


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THE  VINE  AND  ITS  BRANCHES. 


We  have  here  a picture  of  a well-known  vine.  Let  us  see  if 
we  can  learn  a few  lessons  from  it. 

And,  first  of  all,  it  does  not  claim  to  be  anything  but  a vine— 
a grape-vine. 

Look  at  it,  and  it  appears  like  one  ; touch  or  test  it  in  any 
form  you  please,  and  it  always  shows  itself  in  its  true  character. 
It  never  tries  to  put  on  the  appearance  of  some  beautiful  plant, 
nor  look  like  some  tall,  stately  oak.  We,  too,  should  always 
show  ourselves  to  be  as  and  what  we  are.  Bad  men  often  try 
to  make  others  believe  that  they  are  good.  They  are  ashamed 
to  be  known  to  others  just  as  they  are  known  to  themselvesr 
They  claim  to  be  what  they  are  not.  The  vine,  in  this  respect, 
rebukes  them,  for  it- is  always  just  what  it  seems  to  be.  Let  all 
our  boys  and  girls  be  true , and  avoid  deception  of  every  kind. 
Henry  Clay  once  said,  “I  would  rather  be  right  than  to  be 
President.” 

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support.  Does  this  vine  stand  alone , or  seem  to  hold  itself  in 
an  upright  position  by  its  own  strength  ? There  is  a trellis  or 
frame  to  which  it  clings,  and  this  frame  gives  it  support . 

Children,  can  we  stand  alone  in  life  ? Certainly  not.  We 
need  each  other’s  help.  “ Bear  ye  one  another’s  burdens.”  Gal. 
vi.  2.  We  need  Christ’s  help  still  more.  He  has  said,  “ With- 
out me,  ye  can  do  nothing.”  John  xv.  5.  Take  away  the  trellis, 
and  what  would  happen  to  the  vine  ? Fall  ? Yes,  it  would 
fall  to  the  ground.  Many  are  in  the  dust  to-day,  because  thej 
have  forsaken  God,  their  only  strength  and  support.  “ God  is 
our  refuge  and  strength , a very  present  help  in  trouble.” 

The  vine  also  teaches  us  a lesson  on  fruitfulness.  Some  vines 
have  perfect  branches,  heavy  foliage,  and  pretty  blossoms,  but 
no  fruit.  The  vine  here  represented  is  full  of  rich  clusters. 
How  fruitful  it  appears  ! Shall  our  lives  be  barren  ? If  vines 
bear  fruits,  shall  souls  be  unfruitful  ? Jesus  once  found  a tree 
bearing  upon  its  branches  “ nothing  but  Leaves .”  Mark  xi.  13. 
What  a disappointment  ? Nothing  but  leaves.  Trees  and  vines 
all  covered  with  rustling  leaves  and  fragrant  blossoms,  may  be 
very  beautiful  indeed,  but  to  be  useful  they  must  bear  fruit. 

“In  Eastern  poetry  they  tell  of  a wondrous  tree  on  which 
grew  golden  apples  and  silver  bells,  and  every  time  the  breeze 
went  by  and  shook  the  fragrant  branches,  a shower  of  these 
golden  apples  fell,  and  the  living  bells  chimed  and  tinkled 
forth  their  airy  ravishment.” — Biblical  Museum. 

Children,  so  live  that  the  fruit  of  your  lives  may  be  more 
sweet,  wholesome,  and  valuable  than  all  the  “ golden  apples 
and  silver  bells  ” that  fancy  ever  painted. 

GOD’S  BEST  GIFTS. 

1.  Joy  in  beileving Ps.  xxv.  9. 

2.  Rest Matt.  xi.  28;  Jer.  vi.  16. 

3.  Peace John  xiv.  27;  Isa-  xxvi.  3,  4;  Job  xxii.  21. 

4.  Eternal  life. John  x.  28  ; John  iii.  36. 

5.  The  Holy  Spirit.. . . .John  xiv.  16 ; Ps.  li.  12  ; Titus  iii.  5 ; 2 

Cor.  iii.  17;  1 Thess.  i.  6. 


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SIN  AND  SALVATION. 


ATAN, 

Hi  THE 

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BROUGHT 

IN. 

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look  Saviour 

LIVE  :■■■■/  WHO  BRINGS 

^ ALVATION 


JOHN  m 14  15 


We  have  here  the  figure  of  a serpent.  In  Gen.  iii.  1,  we  have 
the  first  scriptural  mention  of  the  serpent.  The  serpent  repre- 
sents Satan,  and  led  Eve  to  disobey  God  in  paradise.  Said  she, 
“The  serpent  beguiled  me,  and  I did  eat.”  Gen.  iii.  13.  How 
true,  then,  the  words  written  upon  the  board  : “ Satan  the  Ser- 
pent brought  Sin.” 

We  are  to  remember  that  sin  is  a great  evil.  It  is  here — all 
around  us  and  within  us.  What  is  the  Bible  definition  of  sin  ? 
“ Sin  is  the  transgression  of  the  law.”  1 John  iii.  4. 

If  we  break  the  law  voluntarily  and  knowingly , then  we  are 
guilty  of  sinning.  Have  we  not  done  this  in  some  way  And  at 
sometime?  Yes.  “For  all  have  sinned.”  Rom.  iii.  23.  True, 
we  may  not  have  broken  the  whole  law,  but  we  are  no  less  sin> 
ners , even  though  we  have  transgressed  only  a small  portion  of  it, 

“ Whosoever  shall  keep  the  whole  law , and  yet  offend  in  ono 
point , he  is  guilty  of  ally  Jas.  ii.  10. 

Where  is  the  person  who  has  not  transgressed  “ one  point,”  at 
least,  of  God’s  law  ? 


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41  We  sprang  from  the  men  whose, guilty  fall, 

Corrupts  his  race  and  taints  us  all 

This  picture  presents  another  great  fact,  and  that  is  salvation. 
Salvation  denotes  deliverance  from  dangers  or  from  enemies. 

Turn  now  to  the  picture  and  read,  “We  have  a Saviour  who 
brings  salvation .”  Satan  brings  sin,  but  the  Saviour  brings 
salvation.  We  have  the  one  ; shall  we  not  have  the  otjier? 

We  brought  with  us  into  this  world  a sinful  nature , without 
our  consent , but  we  can  have  salvation  only  by  choice.  44 Choose 
you  this  day  whom  you  will  serve.”  Josh.  xxiv.  15. 

Salvation  never  will  be  thrust  upon  us.  Jesus  is  the  “Saviour 
of  all  men,  specially  of  those  that  believed  1 Tim.  iv.  10.  Re- 
member, then,  though  we  have  a Saviour,  He  will  not  save  us, 
unless  we  “ believe  on  Him.” 

We  have  Sunday-schools,  churches,  Bibles,  and  Christian  ex- 
ample, yet,  if  we  do  not  love  the  Saviour,  we  shall  be  lost. 
“ The  saddest  road  to  hell  is  that  which  runs  under  the  pulpit, 
past  the  Bible,  and  through  the  midst  of  warnings  and  invita- 
tions.”— Ryle. 

Rev.  John  Newton,  in  his  last  moments,  said  that  he  remem- 
bered two  things  : 

1st.  That  he  was  a great  sinner. 

2d.  That  Jesus  Christ  was  a great  Saviour. 

“How  shall  we  escape,  if  we  neglect  so  great  salvation.” 
Heb.  ii.  3. 


WHAT  THE  BIBLE  SAYS  OF  THE  FOOL. 


1.  His  belief Ps.  xiv.  1.  There  is  no  God. 

2.  His  walk Eccl.  ii.  14 — is  in  darkness. 

3.  His  standing  before  God. . . .Eccl.  v.  4.  No  pleasure  in  him. 

4.  His  heart Eccl.  vii.  4 — is  in  the  house  of  mirth. 

5.  His  food Eccl.  x.  12.  His  life  will  swallow  up  himself. 

6.  His  house Matt.  vii.  26— is  built  on  the  sand. 

7.  His  end. Luke  xix.  20.  Death. 


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THE  BOW  IN  THE  CLOUD. 


(Draw  the  rainbow  with  pieces  of  colored  crayons,  held  side- 
wise,  and  write  the  words  heavily  with  white  crayon.  A beauti- 
ful effect  may  be  produced  if  skilfully  drawn.) 

“ And  the  bow  shall  be  in  the  cloud ; and  I will  look  upon  it, 
that  I may  remember  the  everlasting  covenant  between  God  and 
every  living  creature  of  all  flesh  that  is  upon  the  face  of  the 
earth.”  Gen.  ix.  16. 

State  the  facts  of  the  flood,  and  so  onward,  until  this  covenant 
of  God.  Dwell  on  the  shape  and  colors  of  the  bow.  These 
may  be  remembered  by  the  initial  word,  “ Yibgg  or-y and 
these  letters  placed  in  the  several  spaces. 

The  bow  is  the  token  of  God’s  promise.  Explain  the  word 
“ token  ” by  instancing  gifts  of  parents,  teachers,  etc.  Explain 
covenant  or  agreement.  The  first  covenant  made  by  God  with 
man.  God's  covenant,  wherein  the  Lord  agrees  never  again  to 
destroy  the  world  with  a flood.  Man  is  asked  for  no  agreement 
in  return.  The  Lord  says,  v.  13,  “My  bow.”  Token  of  God’s 
forbearance.  God  forbears  what  He  might  justly  do:  drown  the 
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our  minds  when  we  see  His  bow  in  the  clouds.  He  condescends 
to  bind  Himself  by  covenant  promise,  and  to  give  us  a token  of  it. 

Thus  He  displays  His  grace,  that  source  of  all  His  blessings. 
1 Cor.  xv.  10. 

These  lessons  are  taught  by  His  bow  over  the  world  (which 
write,  as  in  diagram,  under  the  bow).  And  the  rainbow,  this 
token  of  God’s  forbearance,  condescension,  and  grace,  surrounds 
His  throne  forever  in  heaven.  Read  Rev.  iv.  3,  and  have  the 
children  repeat  it  in  concert,  as  also  the  text  which  is  the  theme 
of  the  lesson.— From  Teacher  and  Class . 


WHAT  CHRISTIANS  HAVE. 


Faith  in  God Mark  xi.  22. 

Everlasting  life John  iii.  36. 

Light  of  life John  viii.  12. 

My  joy  fulfilled  in  themselves John  xvii.  13. 

Hope  toward  God Acts  xxiv.  15. 

A conscience  void  of  offence. Acts  xxiv.  16. 

Peace  with  God Rom.  v.  1. 

Access  by  faith Rom.  v.  2. 

Fruit  unto  holiness Rom.  vi.  22. 

First  fruits  of  the  Spirit Rom.  viii.  23. 

A building  of  God  not  made  with  hands 2 Cor.  v.  1. 

These  promises 2 Cor.  vii.  1. 

All  sufficiency  in  all  things 2 Cor.  ix.  8. 


COME  TO  JESUS  FOR  WHAT? 


Pardon Eph.  i.  5-7. 

Comfort Isa.  lxi.  2-3. 

Health Matt.  viii.  16,  17. 

Strength Phil.  iv.  13. 

Holiness  .John  xv.  4,  5. 


Peace. John  xiv.  27. 

Joy John  xv.  10,  11. 

Rest Matt.  xi.  28. 

Happiness.  ..Prov*  xiii.  17,  18. 
Eternal  life # 9 John  vi  47. 


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LIGHT  FROM  THE  BIBLE. 


In  this  picture  you  see  a Lmp,  a torch,  a rock,  a ship,  and  a 
book.  All  these  objects  are  suggestive.  Lamps  and  torches  are 
used  to  light  up  darJc  places.  If  we  go  down  into  deep  mines, 
or  caves,  or  into  some  dens  of  the  city,  what  do  we  find  ? Dark- 
ness. Yes.  The  sunlight  never  enters  these  places,  and  so  we 
must  take  the  lamp  or  torch  along  to  light  up  the  way.  Go 
down  into  the  Mammoth  Cave  of  Kentucky,  and  you  must  flash 
your  torch  upon  the  darkness  if  you  would  see. 

There  is  darkness  in  the  spiritual  as  well  as  in  the  natural 
world.  Hence,  Paul  said  of  wicked  men,  “ Their  foolish  heart 
was  darkened .”  Rom.  i.  21.  He  also  affirms  that  the  Gentiles 
had  “the  understanding  darkened .”  Eph.  iv.  18.  Now,  what 
do  we  need  in  this  darkness  of  the  soul  ? Light.  Yes.  Where 
shall  we  find  it  ? In  the  Bible.  Men  who  follow  the  Bible  never 
go  astray.  It  banishes  their  darkness.  Hear  what  Peter  says 
about  it;  “We  have  also  a more  sure  word  of  prophecy ; where- 
unto  ye  do  well  that  ye  take  heed,  as  unto  a light  that  shineth  in 
a dark  place.”  2 Pet.  i.  19. 

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no  other  book  can  guide  us  to  heaven.  What  would  we  do 
without  it?  “ Rob  us  of  our  Bible,  and  our  sky  has  lost  its  sun, 
and  in  the  best  of  other  books  we  have  naught  but  the  glimmei 
of  twinkling  stars.” — Guthrie . 

In  the  picture  you  also  see  a vessel  and  in  the  distance  a rock. 
The  vessel  seems  to  be  dashing  right  on  toward  the  rock.  But 
there  is  a chart  on  board,  and  this  gives  timely  warning,  and  the 
vessel  is  saved.  There  are  rocks  in  the  current  of  your  lives, 
children.  Name  some  of  them.  Pride,  Revenge,  Falsehood, 
Disobedience,  etc.  Take  the  Bible  for  your  chart.  After  one 
of  the  old  Reformers  had  finished  a controversy  with  an  enemy 
of  the  truth,  a friend  begged  to  see  the  notes  he  had  used  in  the 
discussion,  and  was  surprised  to  find  written  there,  many  times 
in  succession,  the  words,  “More  light,  Lord — more  light,  more 
light ! ” Make  this  your  prayer.  “ More  light,  more  light ! ” 

THE  BIBLE  MIRROR. 

1.  It  is  a wonderful  mirror Ps.  cxix.  129, 

2.  It  shows  us  our  own  image Jas.  i.  23-25. 

3.  It  shows  us  what  is  wrong Luke  vii.  40-47,  Ps.  cxix.  9. 

4.  It  reveals  a glorious  light John  i.  14  ; 1 John  i.  1,  2. 

5.  It  reflects  a light  on  those  who  look  into  it.  .Ex.  xxxiv.  29,  30. 

6.  It  should  be  used  daily Ps.  i,  2. 

HOW  MAY  WE  GET  TO  IIEAYEN? 

1.  Through  our  God,  He  will  save  us Isa.  xxv.  8,  9. 

2.  By  serving  the  Lord  with  all  our  heart . .1  Sam,  xii.  23,  24. 

3.  By  following  after  righteousness . . Prov.  xv.  9. 

4.  By  doing  the  will  of  our  Father Matt.  vii.  21. 

5.  Through  Christ,  the  door .John  x.  9. 

6.  Through  Christ,  the  way,  the  truth,  and  the  life.  John  xiv.  4 

7.  By  access  through  Christ  and  the  Spirit  to  the  Father. 

Eph.  ii,  18. 

Heb.  ix.  27,  28. 
. . . .Heb.  x.  19. 
..  ..Key.  Iii.  8. 


8.  Through  Christ  bearing  our  sins, 

9.  By  the  blood  of  Jesus 

ID.  ThrQugh  the  open  door. 


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THE  GREAT  SHIP  AND  THE  LITTLE  HELM. 


Turn  to  James,  iii.  4,  and  you  will  read  as  follows:  “ Behold 
also  the  ships,  which  though  they  be  so  great,  and  are  driven  of 
fierce  winds,  yet  are  they  turned  about  with  a very  small  helm, 
withersoever  the  governor  listeth.”  Now,  look  at  the  picture, 
and  you  will  see  the  “helm”  of  which  St.  James  speaks.  Ob- 
serve the  fact  that  it  is  very  small  compared  to  the  great  size  of 
the  ship.  The  masts  are  tall  and  the  body  of  the  vessel  seems 
large,  but  the  “helm”  is  “very  small” 

What  power  it  exerts  upon  that  huge  ship ! Here  we  learn 
the  importance  of  little  things.  We  read  that  the  “ Conies  are 
but  a feeble  folk,”  Prov.  xxx.  26  ; and  we  also  read  of  the  “ liU 
tie  foxes  that  spoil  the  vines.”  Song  ii.  15.  The  “ tongue  is  a 
little  member  and  boasteth  great  things.”  Jas.  iii.  5.  These 
expressions  show  the  importance  of  little  things.  A clever 
Dutchman  amused  himself  one  day  by  cutting  some  letters  of 
the  alphabet  on  the  bark  of  a tree.  It  was  a very  small  thing, 
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things  often  produce  great  results.  “Who  hath  despised  the 
day  of  small  things?”  Zech.  iv.  10.  But  observe  that  while 
this  helm  is  so  very  small,  it  controls  the  movements  of  the 
vessel.  To  this  fact  St.  James  here  calls  special  attention.  He 
reminds  us  that  these  “ great  ” ships  are  “ turned  about  ” by  the 
helm.  “Turned  about.”  They  are  guided  and  Icejpt  in  their 
proper  course  by  the  helm.  The  vessel  would  drift  along  with 
the  wind  and  tide  if  left  to  itself,  but  the  pilot’s  hand  is  on  the 
helm  and  that  guides  the  ship  to  its  destination.  We  are  all  out 
on  the  stormy  ocean  of  life.  We  shall  drift  with  the  tide  of 
evil  influences  and  drift  into  ruin,  unless  we  are  guided  in  our 
movements.  Let  God  be  our  Guide , and  the  promise  is,  “ He 
shall  direct  thy  paths.”  Prov.  iii.  6.  Said  David,  “Thou  shalt 
guide  me  with  thy  counsel.”  Ps.  lxxiii.  24.  The  ship  never 
refuses  to  “ mind ” the  helm.  So  let  us  follow  our  Divine  Guide, 
and  we  shall  reach  the  eternal  harbor. 

Then  we  will  sing: 

“ Drop  the  anchor,  furl  the  sail, 

We  are  safe  within  the  vale.” 

SIX  COMMANDS  OF  CHRIST. 


1.  Turn  from  death Mark  i.  14,  15. 

2.  Look  for  life John  i.  29. 

3.  Come  for  rest Matt.  xi.  28. 

4.  Abide  for  fruitfulness John  xv.  4. 

5.  Obey  for  friendship John  xv.  14. 

6.  Watch  in  readiness  for  His  coming Mark  xiii.  35-3?. 

INDISPENSABLE  THINGS. 

1.  Without  shedding  of  blood  is  no  remission Heb.  ix*  22. 

2.  Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to  please  God Heb.  xi.  6. 

3.  Without  holiness  no  man  shall  see  the  Lord. . . .Heb.  xii.  14. 

4.  Without  works  faith  is  dead Jas.  ii.  26. 

5.  Without  love  I am  nothing 1.  Cor.  xiii.  1,  3. 

6.  Without  chastisement  ye  are  not  sons Heb.  xii.  8. 

7.  Without  me  (Jesus)  ye  can  do  nothing John  xv.  5. 


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FIGS  OR  THISTLES— WHICH  ? 


DO  MEN  GATHER 


FIGS  or  THISTLES? 


You  see  here  a cluster  of  grapes  and  a branch  of  the  thorn-lush. 
Then,  in  the  words  written  upon  the  board,  you  see  a reference 
to  figs  and  thistles.  The  question  relates  to  these  four  objects. 
We  find  it  in  Matt.  vii.  16.  Two  of  these  objects,  grapes  and 
figs,  are  useful;  the  other  two,  thorns  and  thistles,  are  worthless. 
If  we  should  ask,  “ Which  do  you  prefer  ? ” you  would  quickly 
answer,  and  not  one  of  you  would  choose  the  thorn  nor  thistle. 
You  would  “ gather  ” the  grapes  and  figs.  Let  it  be  your  aim 
always  to  choose  the  good  in  the  moral  world  rather  than  the 
evil.  Let  the  thistles,  which  irritate  and  annoy , and  the  thorns 
which  pierce  and  pain  be  rejected.  God  offers  you  pleasant, 
palatable,  healthful  things  in  abundance.  Take  these,  and  let 
the  lad  and  larren  things  alone.  Be  like  Mary.  “ Mary  hath 
chosen  that  good  part.’?  Luke  x.  42. 

But  this  question  of  the  Saviour  ini plies  that  fruit  will  always 
harmonize  in  its  essence  with  the  nature  of  the  plant  or  tree  that 
produces  it.  This  is  the  chief  point  of  the  question.  A certain 
tree  or  a plant  has  a capacity  to  produce  a certain  kind  of  fruit. 
U * wot  bear  anything  else.  A thorn  cannot  bear  grapes,  nor 


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a thistle  figs.  The  idea  is  that  a lad  life  cannot  produce  good 
results. 

Hence,  said  Jesus,  “ Neither  can  a corrupt  tree  bring  forth 
good  fruit.”  Matt.  vii.  18. 

uWe  cannot  have  right  virtues  without  right  conditions.” — 
Beecher . 

“ A good  man  out  of  the  good  treasure  of  the  heart,  bringeth 
forth  good  things.”  Matt.  xii.  85. 

Let  us  strive  to  le  good,  and  do  good.  How  little  good  have 
we  done!  “A  very  small  page  will  serve  for  the  number  of  our 
good  works  when  vast  volumes  will  not  contain  our  evil  deeds.” 
—Bishop  Wilson . Let  us  be  more  fruitful  in  the  gospel  vine- 
yard. The  Egyptian  fig-tree  is  said  to  bear  fruit  seven  times  every 
year.  In  Spain,  it  is  said,  there  is  nothing  barren  or  not  in  some 
way  useful.  So  may  it  be  in  this  Sunday-school. 


EXAMPLES  OF  PRAYER  IN  DANGER,  AND  BY  WHOM. 


1.  Jacob,  from  his  brother Gen.  xxxii.  9-12. 

2.  Joshua,  for  deliverance  of  his  people Jos.  vii.  5-9. 

3.  Gideon,  for  deliverance  of  his  people Judges  vi.  13-16. 

4.  Elisha,  for  deliverance  from  an  army 2 Kings  vi.  17. 

5.  Jehoahaz,  for  deliverance  of  his  people 2 Kings  xiii.  4. 

6.  Hezekiah,  for  deliverance  of  his  people. . .2  Chron.  xxxii.  20. 

7.  Josiah,  for  mercy 2 Kings  xxii.  13. 

8.  Asa,  for  deliverance  of  his  people 2 Chron.  xiv.  11. 

9.  Jehoshaphat,  for  deliverance  of  his  people. . .2  Chron.  xx.  4. 

10.  David,  in  fear Ps.  xxxii.  6,  7;  Ps.  lvi.  3;  Ps.  cxvi.  3-6. 

11.  Disciples  in  the  storm Mark  iv.  37,  etc. 

12.  Peter  in  prison Acts.  xii.  5-17. 

13.  Paul  and  Silas  in  prison Acts  xvi.  25-34. 

14.  Paul  on  his  voyage Acts  xxvii.  22,  etc. 


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THE  UPLIFTED  SAVIOUR. 


This  picture  recalls  a very  interesting  event  in  the  history  of 
the  Israelites.  They  were  journeying  through  the  wilderness. 
They  suffered  many  painful  hardships.  Their  trials  overtaxed 
their  patience,  and  at  last  they  began  to  murmur  and  complain 
most  bitterly.  As  a punishment,  God  sent  serpents  into  their 
camp,  and  the  murmuring  people  were  bitten  by  them.  “And 
the  Lord  sent  fiery  serpents  among  the  people,  znd  they  bit  the 
people ; and  much  people  of  Israel  died.”  Num.  xxi.  6.  God 
is  never  at  a loss  for  means  to  punish  the  wicked.  He  can  make 
the  winds  and  the  waves  do  His  will.  Here  fiery  serpents  become 
the  ministers  of  his  wrath.  Observe  they  did  not  < #ter  the 
camp  and  bite  simply  because  it  was  their  nature  to  do  so,  for 
the  “Lord  sent  fiery  serpents  among  the  people.”  Let  us  take 
care  how  we  provoke  Him.  Moses  was  directed  to  “ make  a ser- 
pent of  brass  and  set  it  up  upon  a pole,”  and  the  bitten  ones 
looked  upon  it  and  were  healed.  They  did  not  have  to  go  to  it, 
tut  only  look  upon  it,  and  they  lived.  How  simple , how  easy  the 
method  of  their  cure.  Now*  this  uplifted  serpent  reminds  us  of 


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the  uplifted  Saviour.  Read  the  words  of  Jesus:  “As  Moses 
lifted  up  the  serpent  in  the  wilderness,  even  so  must  the  son  of 
man  be  lifted  up.”  John  iii.  14,  15. 

This  refers  to  His  crucifixion  : 

He  was  “ taken,  and  by  wicked  hands  crucified  and  slain.” 
Acts  ii.  23.  He  was  ‘ 4 lifted  up”  upon  the  cross,  and  He  suf- 
fered for  sins , the  just  for  the  unjust,  that  He  might  bring  us  to 
God.  1 Pet.  iii.  18.  We  need  a remedy  for  sin  as  much  as 
the  Israelites  needed  one  for  the  poisonous  bite  of  the  serpent. 
They  found  theirs  in  the  uplifted  serpent ; we  find  ours  in  the  up- 
lifted Christ.  They  looked  and  lived.  Are  you  “ looking  unto 
Jesus”?  Heb.  xii.  2.  Hear  the  command  of  God:  “Look 

unto  me,  and  be  ye  saved.”  Isa.  xlv.  22.  This  you  all  can  do. 
How  simple  it  is.  u Here  is  one  little  word  of  four  letter,  and 
two  of  them  are  alike ! Look.” — Spurgeon . Let  us  look , believe, 
and  live . 

WHAT  CHRIST  IS  TO  US. 


The  door John  x.  9.  Enter  and  be  saved. 

The  Way John  xiv.  6.  Walk  ye  in  Him. 

The  Light  of  the  World John  viii.  12.  Walk  in  the  Light. 

The  Bread  of  Life John  vi.  35.  Eat  and  be  satisfied. 

The  Smitten  Rock. . . .1  Cor.  x.  4.  Drink  of  the  living  streams. 

Our  Saviour 2 Tim.  i.  10.  Receive  Him. 

Our  Peace Eph.  ii.  14.  Rest  in  Him. 

Our  Shepherd John  x.  11.  Hear  His  voice. 

Our  Example .John  xiii.  15.  Follow  Him. 

Our  High  Priest Heb.  vii.  26.  Look  up  to  Him. 

Our  Lord John  xiii.  13.  Obey  Him. 


The  King  of  kings Rev.  xix.  16.  Wait  for  His  appearing. 

THE  CHRISTIAN’S  DEDICATION. 

f take  God  the  Father  to  be  my  God 1 Thess.  i.  9. 

I take  God  the  Son  to  be  my  Saviour Acts  v.  31. 

I take  God  the  Holy  Ghost  to  be  my  Sanctifier 1 Peter  i.  2. 

I take  the  Word  of  God  to  be  my  rule 2 Tim.  iii.  16,  17. 

I take  the  people  of  God  to  be  my  people Ruth  i.  16,  17. 

I likewise  dedicate  my  whole  self  to  the  Lord. . .Rom.  xiv.  7,  8. 
And  I do  this  deliberately — Josh.  xxiv.  15.  Sincerely — 2 Cor. 
i.  12.  Freely — Psalm  cx.  3.  And  forever — Rom.  viii.  35-39. 


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SIGNALS  OF  DANGER. 


In  this  picture  you  see  a portion  of  a railroad  track,  and  just 
at  the  curve  you  see  a locomotive.  You  also  see  a line  of  tele- 
graph-wires, and,  located  near  them,  is  an  electric  battery,  which 
is  put  in  motion  when  the  train  passes,  and  thus  gives  notice  of 
its  coming.  A person  walking  on  the  track  or  waiting  at  the 
station  hears  the  alarm-bell  ring  and  knows  that  the  train  is  near. 
It  is  to  him  a signal  of  danger . 

Our  pathway  in  life  is  beset  with  many  dangers , and  there  are 
alarm-signals  out  on  every  side.  Dangers  on  the  railroad  are 
often  met  with  at  the  curves . Persons  walking  there  do  not  see 
the  train,  and  it  dashes  upon  them  and  destroys  them.  There  is 
danger  at  the  curve,  and  they  must  watch  the  signal.  So  there 
are  curves  or  turning-points  in  every  life.  Be  careful  how  you 
approach  them — how  you  go  around  them.  As  you  go  out  of 
childhood  into  youth,  you  pass  a curve  on  life’s  pathway.  As 
you  go  from  youth  into  manhood  you  pass  another.  These  are 
turning-points  in  your  history.  And  just  at  these  points  life  may 
become  a bane  or  a blessing.  Some  round  the  curve  with  no 


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thought  of  what  they  are  to  do  as  they  pass  it.  Go  around  the 
curve  with  a purpose.  Resolve  to  make  all  your  after-life  better 
than  it  was  before.  Some  are  in  a feverish  hurry  to  get  around 
the  curve.  They  want  to  press  on  to  honor,  pleasure,  and  wealtn 
with  undue  haste.  And  here  is  their  danger.  They  are  too 
eager , too  venturesome.  Sometimes  scholars  decide  to  leave  the 
school.  Then  they  reach  a turning-point  in  their  history.  There 
is  danger  before  them.  They  are  too  hasty  and  inconsiderate. 
They  may  go  astray,  and  never  return  to  the  right  way.  Let  us 
look  out  for  danger  at  these  turning-points  in  life. 

Signals  of  danger  will  be  useless  if  we  do  not  heed  them. 
Let  the  whistle  blow  or  the  alarm-bell  ring ; but  if  the  man  on 
the  track  does  not  heed  it , he  will  be  destroyed.  Let  the  mariner 
ignore  the  lighthouse,  and  his  vessel  will  run  upon  the  rocks,  and 
all  may  be  lost. 

A bell  was  once  so  arranged  that  in  a storm  it  would  ring 
loudly,  and  thus  warn  mariners  of  their  danger.  Some  pirates 
muffled  the  bell  so  that  it  would  not  ring  out  its  alarm,  hoping 
that,  in  its  silence,  some  unfortunate  vessel  might  be  driven  upon 
the  rocks  and  become  their  prey.  Strange  to  say,  they  them- 
selves were  the  first  to  suffer.  They  had  silenced  the  warning- 
bell,  and  all  perished.  Let  us  never  muffle  the  bell  of  con- 
science. Let  us  heed  the  warnings  of  truth. 

THE  GOSPEL  RAILROAD. 

The  graded  road Isa.  xl.  3-5  ; Isa.  lxii.  10. 

The  track,  Jesus John  xiv.  6. 

The  engine,  Charity 1 Cor.  xiii.  13. 

The  engineer,  The  Holy  Spirit John  xiv.  26;  xv.  26. 

The  headlight,  The  Word  of  God Ps.  cxix.  105. 

The  red  lights,  danger  signals Matt  vii.  13,  14. 

The  car,  our  Saviour John  x.  9. 

The  conductor,  our  Heavenly  Father Ps.  xxxiii.  18-20. 

The  travellers,  Believers Rev.  vii.  9,  10. 

The  destination  Heaven..!  Peter  i.  3,  4;  Heb.  xiii.  14;  2 Cor. 

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There  you  see  a pair  of  scales.  One  side  hangs  down,  as  though 
it  were  heavily  loaded,  and  the  other  rises  upward,  as  though  it 
had  only  a light  burden  to  bear.  On  one  side  we  see  a repre 
sentation  of  the  World,  and  the  other  is  supposed  to  be  borne 
down  by  something  more  solid  and  valuable  than  the  world  itself 
- — even  a soul.  A soul  on  one  side,  the  world  on  the  other.  What 
a difference  ! Bear  this  in  mind,  and  you  will  See  the  force  of 
the  question.  “ What  shall  it  profit  a man  if  he  shall  gam  the 
whole  world  and  lose  his  own  soul ! ” Mark  viii.  36.  Your 
soul  is  greatly  superior  to  the  world,  and  should  not  be  exchanged 
for  it. 

A little  blind  girl  once  asked,  “What  is  soul?  ” Her  instruc- 
tor answered,  “ That  which  thinks,  feels,  hopes,  loves.”  How 
little,  how  meagre,  how  trivial  are  all  the  pleasures,  riches, 
honors,  and  glories  of  the  world.  “ One  soul  outweighs  them 
all.”  You  have  only  one  soul,  and  if  you  lose  that,  all  is  gone 
forever  and  ever.  We  sometimes  lose  one  friend,  but  we  have 
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away,  but  some  other  portion  remains.  Lose  the  soul,  and  all 
is  gone.  You  cannot  recall  it,  you  cannot  replace  it.  “ He  that 
is  unjust,  let  him  be  unjust  still.”  Rev.  xxii.  11.  Your  soul  cost 
an  immense  price,  and  is  valuable  beyond  all  computation.  “ Ye 
are  bought  with  a price.”  1 Cor.  vi.  20.  That  “ price  ” is  the 
blood  of  the  Son  of  God.  “We  have  redemption  through  his 
blood.”  Eph.  i.  7.  Estimated  by  its  cost,  how  valuable  the  soul 
is!  What  profit  will  it  be  for  a man  to  lose  his  precious  soul, 
and  have  nothing  in  exchange,  but  a vain,  worthless , decaying 
world.  That  soul  will  live  on  forever  and  ever.  Yea,  it  will 
live,  “ when  the  riches,  powers,  and  pleasures  of  the  world  have 
passed  away  like  a snow-wreath  beneath  a vernal  shower.” — - 
Rowland  Hill. 

Gain  as  much  of  the  world  as  you  can  consistently , but  at  the 
same  time  resolve  to  save  your  soul.  A collegian,  distinguished 
for  his  mathematical  attainments,  was  fond  of  challenging  his 
fellow-students  to  a trial  of  skill  in  solving  difficult  problems. 
One  day  a class-mate  came  into  his  study,  and,  laying  a folded 
paper  before  him,  said,  “ There  is  a problem  I wish  you  would 
help  me  to  solve,”  and  immediately  left  the  room. 

The  paper  was  eagerly  unfolded,  and  there,  instead  of  a ques- 
tion in  mathematics,  were  traced  the  lines,  “ What  shall  it  profit 
a man  if  he  gain  the  whole  world  and  lose  his  own  soul ; or  what 
shall  a man  give  in  exchange  for  his  soul  ? ” 

With  a gesture  of  impatience  he  tore  the  paper  to  atoms  and 
turned  again  to  his  books.  But  in  vain  he  tried  to  shake  off  the 
impressions  of  the  solemn  words  he  had  read.  The  Holy  Spirit 
pressed  home  his  conviction  of  guilt  and  danger,  so  that  he  could 
find  no  peace  till  he  found  it  in  believing  in  Jesus.  He  subse- 
quently became  a minister  of  the  Gospel  he  had  once  despised, 
and  his  first  sermon  was  from  the  words,  so  blessed  to  his  own 
soul,  “ What  shall  it  profit  a man  if  he  gain  the  whole  world  and 
lose  his  own  soul  ? ” 

The  apostles  were  very  full,  because  very  empty  ; full  of  the 
spirit  of  God,  because  empty  of  the  spirit  of  the  world. — St. 
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V | c j o kY  ! f\eVv  a i\d 

THROUGH  OMR  \-ORO  «itSOS  C)RR\ST 


Our  lesson  finds  the  man  of  God  sore  beset.  Enemies  are  all 
around  him,  and  there  is  no  apparent  escape.  Yet  how  perfect 
is  his  security  and  safety.  The  one  on  his  side  is  infinitely  more 
than  all  his  enemies.  If  God  be  for  us , we  have  One  who  is  more 
than  all  they  that  be  against  us. 

Notice  his  perfect  trust.  While  his  servant  is  stricken  with 
fear,  his  heart  is  calm.  The  plot  of  his  wicked  enemies  seemed 
complete,  but  it  had  one  fatal  defect — God  was  not  for  them. 

The  true  servant  of  God  is  surrounded  by  enemies — sin  and 
temptation  surround  him.  They  are  our  foes,  but  we  have  a 
heavenly  Defender.  If  God  be  for  us,  we  shall  surely  overcome . 
To  have  God  for  us,  we  must  be  clearly  and  decidedly  for  God ; 
we  must  be  on  the  Lord’s  side. 

There  is  no  surrender  in  the  fight  with  sin  and  Satan— no 
parleying  or  making  terms  with  Satan.  We  are  to  “ fight  the 
good  fight." r We  are  to  resist  the  devil,  if  we  would  have  him 


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flee  from  us.  If  we  had  only  our  own  strength  to  depend  upon 
there  would  be  but  little  hope  of  victory  ; but  the  weapons  of 
our  defence  are  heavenly.  The  shield  of  Faith  is  a sure  de- 
fence. Trust  in  God  never  disappoints. 

We  are  not  only  to  fight,  but  to  conquer  the  evil  one.  God 
will  not  only  keep  us  through  faith  in  Him,  but  he  gives  us  a 
precious  and  priceless  weapon  of  defence — “ the  sword  of  the 
Spirit .” 

How  necessary  an  acquaintance  with  its  use — a knowledge  of 
its  power.  The  word  of  God  should  be  44  hid  in  our  hearts” 
that  we  may  delight  in  it  and  feel  its  power  in  our  lives. 

God  is  not  only  our  Defender,  but  our  Reward.  Faithful 
here,  victory  will  be  sure,  and  the  reward  of  His  presence  for- 
ever. 

[Diagram  by  J.  G.  Phipps,  Indianapolis.] 


GOD  IS  ABLE. 

Able  to  save Jas.  iv.  12. 

44  “ “ from  the  furnace  heat Dan.  iii.  13-18. 

“ “ 44  “ the  lion’s  mouth. .Dan.  vi.  18-24. 

44  44  “ “ all  uncleanness Ezek.  xxxvi.  29. 

44  44  44  44  our  sins.... Matt.  i.  21. 

“ “ “ “ death Heb.  v.  7. 

44  44  44  to  the  uttermost. Heb.  vii.  25. 

Able  to  succor  the  tempted - . .Heb.  ii.  18 

44  make  us  stand Rom.  xiv.  4. 

44  build  us  up Acts  xx.  32. 

44  keep  us  from  evil 2 Thes.  iii.  3. 

44  keep  us  from  falling Jude  xxiv. 

44  keep  that  which  we  commit  to  Him 2 Tim.  i.  12. 

44  perform  His  promises Rom.  iv.  21 

44  do  more  than  we  ask 0Epli.  iii.  20. 

44  make  all  grace  abound . 2 Cor.  ix0  8. 

44  subdue  U1  things  to  Himself. . . . Phil.  iii.  21. 

44  raise  us  from  the  dead. . Heb.  xi.  19. 

44  present  us  faultless . Jude  xxiv. 


256  CURIOSITIES  OF  TEE  BIBLE. 

THE  TWO  LADDERS. 


PHARISEE 


MERCY 


'innocences 


FAITH 


PRAYER 


FAULTS  OF, 


JUSTIFIED 


OTHERS 


(REPENTANCES 


ALMS 


FASTINGS 


HUMILITY i 


These  two  ladders  are  intended  to  represent  the  moral  character 
and  life  of  the  Pharisee  and  the  Publican.  These  characters 
differ  very  widely  from  each  other,  and  the  ladders  drawn  upon 
the  board,  with  their  peculiar  inscriptions,  make  the  difference 
between  them  all  the  more  apparent.  The  parable  is  given  by 
the  Saviour  in  Luke  xviii.  10-14.  In  the  ladder  which  the 
Pharisee  is  represented  as  climbing,  you  see  five  rounds,  bearing 
significant  names,  and  these  indicate  the  various  stages  or  steps 
by  which  he  hopes  to  reach  heaven.  The  first  round  is  fasting . 
See  how  he  magnifies  it.  He  is  careful  to  mention  that  he  fasts 
twice  in  the  week.  Will  that  make  a man  good , or  save  him  ? No. 
He  might  fast  twice  as  often  and  yet  be  lost.  Fasting  is  a 
Christian  duty,  but  we  cannot  be  saved  by  it.  The  second 
round  is  alms . That  means  gifts  to  the  poor  and  needy.  And 
this  man  was  liberal,  for  he  gave  one-tenth  of  all  he  had.  It  is 
right  to  give  to  the  destitute.  Jesus  said,  “ Ye  have  the  poor 
always  with  you.”  Matt.  xxvi.  11.  We  are  to  remember  that 
*'He  that  hath  pity  upon  the  poor,  lendeth  unto  the  Lord,” 


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Prov.  xix.  17.  “ A miser  is  a monster  that  no  one  can  love.”— 

Dr.  Thomas. 

The  next  round  is  described  as  the  faults  of  others . He  names 
a list  of  faults.  How  natural  it  is  for  us  to  see  the  sins  of  other 
people.  It  would  be  better  to  see  our  own , and  forsake  them. 
“If  the  best  man*s  faults  were  written  on  his  forehead,  it  would 
make  him  pull  his  hat  over  his  eyes.” — Gaelic  Proverb. 

The  next  round  is  a broken  one.  It  is  marked  innocence.  All 
the  other  rounds  seemed  strong  enough  to  hold  the  Pharisee,  but 
when  he  reached  that  round  it  gave  way.  He  was  far  from 
being  an  innocent  man.  Every  human  scheme  breaks  down  at 
this  point.  “ All  have  sinned  and  come  short  of  the  glory  of 
God.  Rom.  iii.  23. 

The  next  round  is  justice.  Of  course  he  could  not  reach  that, 
fcr  the  round  below  was  broken,  and  his  upward  course  was 
arrested.  All  this  suggests  one  of  the  most  striking  utterances 
of  the  Saviour,  “ He  that  climbeth  up  some  other  way,  the  same 
is  a thief  and  a robber.”  John  x.  1. 

Now  look  at  the  other  ladder,  which  represents  the  course 
pursued  by  the  Publican.  You  see  the  same  number  of  rounds, 
and  each  one  has  a proper  title.  Name  them.  You  see  no  broken 
rounds  in  this  ladder.  Each  one  is  solid  and  strong.  The 
Pharisee  failed,  but  the  Publican  did  not.  Will  you  follow  the 
Publican  ? He  went  down  to  his  house  justified.  Be  humble 
and  prayerful,  and  ever  trust  in  God.  “The  devil  told  St.  Mar- 
carius,  “ I can  surpass  thee  in  watching,  fasting,  and  many  other 
things ; but  humility  conquers  and  disarms  me.” — Foster . 

THE  PATH  TO  ETERNAL  LIFE. 

1.  Is  a straight  path .Prov.  iv.  25-27;  Heb.  xii.  13. 

2.  Is  a narrow  path Matt.  vii.  13,  14. 

3.  Is  an  upward  path Prov.  xv.  24;  Isa.  xl.  31. 

4.  Is  an  old  path Jer.  vi.  16. 

5.  Is  a pleasant  path Prov.  iii.  17. 

6.  Is  a light  path Prov.  iv.  18. 

7.  Which  leads  to  a glorious  city Ps.  cvii.  7, 


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THE  YOKE  OF  CHRIST— Matt.  xi.  30. 


COME  ONTO  ME  ALL  YE  THAT  LABOR.  AND  ARE 

,„u_  . W4,  „i  ..  . 


My  Burden 


Having  drawn  the  text  upon  the  blackboard  or  slate,  as  ex- 
plained above,  call  special  attention  to  the  fact  that  the  yoke 
is  intended  for  use . 

It  never  is  regarded  merely  as  an  ornament , but  is  designed 
for  service . It  may  be  very  strong,  and  quite  perfect  in  every 
respect;  but  unless  it  is  used  it  will  be  almost  worthless. 

The  yoke  of  Christ’s  teaching  and  example  will  be  serviceable 
to  us  if  we  use  it . He  says  to  us:  “ Take  my  yoke  upon  you.” 

Did  a yoke  ever  place  itself  upon  the  neck  of  the  oxen  ? 

Ho,  it  had  to  be  put  there  by  somebody.  So,  when  you  wear 
the  yoke  of  Christ,  it  must  be  taken  upon  you.  Remember, 
children,  the  Saviour  asks  you  to  take  it;  He  does  not  try  to 
force  it  upon  you.  Yokes  sometimes  seem  heavy,  because  of  the 
burdens  that  are  attached  to  them.  But  Christ  tells  us  that  His 
yoke  is  easy , and  His  burden  is  light . Animals  that  bear  the 
yoke  have  no  rest  until  the  yoke  is  removed.  But  the  Christian 
has  rest,  even  while  he  bears  the  yoke  of  Christ.  Will  you  try 
it,  children  ? 


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Mr.  Moody  tells  us  that  “ the  service  of  Christ  is  the  only  true 
liberty .”  The  best  time  to  bear  the  yoke  is  in  youth . 

It  is  a yoke  of  restraint . Learn  self-control  now . It  is  a yoke 
of  service . Learn  to  render  service  now.  It  is  a yoke  of  sacrifice. 
Learn  to  practise  self-denial  now . 

The  prophet  tells  us  that  44  it  is  good  for  a man  that  he  bear 
the  yoke  in  his  youth.”  Lam.  iii.  27. 

44  Remember  now  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy  youth.” 


44  COMES  ” OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


Come  into  the  Ark Gen.  vii.  1. 

Come  thou  with  us Numbers  x.  29. 

Come,  let  us  reason  together Isa.  i.  18. 

Come,  return Isa.  xxi.  12. 

Come,  my  people,  enter  into  thy  chambers Isa.  xxvi.  20. 

Come  ye  to  the  waters „ Isa.  lv.  1. 

Come  unto  me Isa.  lv,  3. 


44 COMES”  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT, 


Come  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor Matt.  xi.  28. 

Come,  ye  blessed . Matt.  xxv.  34 

Come  apart  and  rest.  Mark.  vi.  31. 

oome  down Luke  xix.  5 

Come  and  see John  i.  39# 

Come  unto  me  and  drink John  vii.  37. 

Come  forth John  xi.  43. 

Come  and  dine John  xxi.  12. 

I will  come  again John  xiv.  3. 

Come  over  and  help  us Acts  xvi.  9. 

Come  out  and  be  ye  separate 2 Cor.  vi.  17. 

Come  boldly  unto  the  throne  of  grace Heb.  iv.  1 6. 

Come  out  of  her,  my  people Rev.  xviii.  4. 

Come,  the  Spirit  and  the  Bride  say , ,Rev.  xxil  17* 


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THE  CHRISTIAN’S  CROWN. 


We  have  here  an  object,  at  once  beautiful  and  immensely 
valuable.  It  is  a crown — the  crown  of  life.  In  Rev.  ii.  10,  we 
read,  “ Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I will  give  thee  a 
crown  of  life.  Crowns  are  worn  by  earthly  sovereigns  to  de- 
note their  royal  character,  official  dignity,  and  dominion.  On 
state  occasions,  crowns,  sparkling  with  courtly  splendor,  deck 
the  brows  of  princes,  kings,  and  queens.  The  Christian  has  the 
promise  of  a crown.  He  is  now  a king  in  his  minority . “ There 
is  laid  up  for  me  a crown  of  righteousness,”  is  his  triumphant 
utterance,.  2 Tim.  iv.  8.  It  is  waiting  for  him  in  the  “ crown- 
chamber”  above. 

This  crown  will  never  fade  away . The  laurel  wreath  that 
rests  upon  the  victor’s  brow  withers,  and  he  soon  casts  it  aside 
as  worthless.  The  brightest  diadem  of  earth  soon  loses  its 
lustre.  But  this  crown  always  remains  untarnished.  “ Ye  shall 
receive  a crown  of  glory  that  fadeth  not  away”  1 Pet.  v.  4. 
Try  to  win  this  crown,  The  worldling’s  crown  is  “corrupts 


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able,”  the  Christian’s  “incorruptible.”  1 Cor.  ix.  25.  This 
crown  is  invested  with  great  value . 

Many  things  in  this  world  are  prized  because  they  are  rare 
and  costly.  “ The  Queen  of  England  wears  a crown  of  gold, 
filled  with  diamonds  and  precious  stones,  worth  $20,000,000.” 

One  of  the  Queen’s  crown  jewels  alone  is  valued  at  $1,500,- 
000.  Rut  here  is  a crown  surpassing  the  value  of  all  the  crowns 
of  earth  combined.  It  outshines  them,  outweighs  them,  outlasts 
them. 

Remember  that  the  crown  is  to  follow  the  cross.  One  has 
said,  “ After  the  cross  cometh  the  crown.”  Bear  the  cross,  if 
you  would  wear  the  crown.  “ Forty  brave  soldiers  of  the 
Thundering  Legion  were  called  to  adjure  Christ  or  die.  One  of 
them  said,  ‘ Let  us  forty  ask  God  to  send  us  to  our  crowns  to- 
gether.’ ” — Foster . They  laid  down  forty  crosses  and  took  up 
forty  crowns.  A dying  saint  caught  a glimpse  of  the  crown- 
chamber,  and  shouted,  “ Crowns ! crowns ! crowns  of  glory 
shall  adorn  this  head  of  mine  ere  long.”  Ask  the  question 
earnestly,  “Shall  the  crown  be  mine?”  “ Hold  fast , that 
which  thou  hast,  that  no  man  take  thy  crown.”  Rev.  iii.  11. 

“ The  crown  that  worldlings  covet, 

Is  not  the  crown  for  me  ; 

Its  beauty  fades  as  quickly 
As  sunshine  on  the  sea.” 

“ So  run  that  ye  may  obtain.”  1 Cor.  ix.  24. 


GOD’S  WAY  AND  OURS  CONTRASTED. 


Pleasantness  and  peace.  .Prov. 

iii.  17. 

Strength Prov.  x.  29. 

Good  and  upright.. Ps.  xxv.  8. 

Restful Jere.  vi.  16. 

Righteousness  and  life..  .Prov. 

xii.  28, 


Folly Ps.  xlix.  13. 

Wasting  and  destruction. . .Isa 
lix.  7„ 

Upside  down Ps.  cxlvi.  9. 

Hard  or  weary. ..  Prov.  xiii.  15, 
Death e?,Proy.  xiv,  12, 


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THE  FULL  SURRENDER. 


} We  have  here  the  picture  of  a hand . It  is  open , thus  showing 
that  nothing  is  kept  within  its  grasp,  nor  even  concealed  from 
sight.  Some  persons  boast  that  they  never  “ Show  their  hands  ” 
in  what  they  do.  They  love  to  appear  shrewd  and  sly.  But 
Jesus  wants  boys  and  girls  to  show  their  hands  in  His  service. 

This  open  hand  and  the  motto,  and  also  the  letters  you  see 
written  upon  the  fingers,  are  intended  to  show  that  all  we  have 
should  be  given  to  the  Saviour.  It  is  said  that,  on  the  occasion 
of  a missionary  collection,  a young  man  was  so  anxious  to  serve 
the  Saviour  that  he  wrote  upon  a card  the  single  word  “ My- 
self,” and  dropped  it  into  the  basket.  What  a grand  sentiment ! 
Myself  for  Jesus.  Nothing  kept  back — all  given  to  Christ. 

Children,  open  your  hearts  and  give  all  the  sympathy  and  love 
that  throbs  in  them  to  the  Saviour.  Hear  His  voice,  saying  to 
you  each  : “ Son,  give  me  thy  heart.”  Give  it  to  Him  entirely . 
Do  not  think  that  He  will  be  pleased  with  just  a little  place  in  your 
heart,  for  He  wants  it  all,  and  will  have  no  rival.  “ The  Roman 
soldiery  chose  Valentinian  to  be  their  emperor;  afterwards  they 


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consulted  how  they  might  join  a partner  with  him  in  the  throne. 
On  hearing  this,  the  emperor  replied,  that,  although  it  had  been 
in  their  power  to  give  him  the  empire,  it  was  no  longer  in  their 
power  to  give  him  a colleague.” — Biblical  Museum . 

He  wanted  the  whole  empire  under  his  rule.  Bo  Jesus  wants 
the  whole  empire  of  the  soul. 

Children,  go  with  open  hands  to  Jesus,  and  Tceep  nothing  baclc. 
Can  you  tell  me  who  tried  to  “ keep  back  part  of  the  price,”  and 
received  a terrible  punishment  for  the  crime  ? Yes,  Ananias  and 
Sapphira.  How  dreadful  their  doom ! Keep  back  nothing  that 
the  Lord  claims.  Let  your  brains  think  for  Christ.  Let  your 
hearts  beat  with  His  love  ; let  your  eyes  be  fixed  upon  Him ; let 
your  hands  bear  His  cross ; let  your  feet  walk  in  the  “ straight 
and  narrow  way.”  All  your  hearts  for  Jesus,  now  and  always . , 


TEMPERANCE. 

Bible  proofs  that  strong  drink  leads  to — 

Shame Example  of  Noah Gen.  ix.  21. 

Confusion “ “ Lot Gen.  xix.  33. 

Folly  “ a Ahasuerus Esther  i.  10,  11. 

Defeat “ “ Benhadad 1 Kings  xx.  16-20. 

Poverty Warnings  of  Solomon Prov.  xxiii.  21. 

Trouble “ “ “ Prov.  xxiii.  29,  30. 

Sacrilege Example  of  Belshazzar Dan.  v.  1-5. 

Eternal  rejection  of  God 1 Cor.  vi.  10. 


They  that  | 
tarry  long  at 
the  wine  Have 
Babbling, 

Redness  of 
Eyes, 

Wounds, 

Sorrow, 

Woe. — 

Prov.  xxiii.  29. 


Wine  is  a mocker, 
strong  drink  is  raging, 
and  whosoever  is  de- 
ceived thereby  is  not 
wise. — Prov.  xx.  1. 

Drink  waters  out  of 
thine  own  cistern  and 
running  waters  out  of 
thine  own  well.  — 
Prov.  v.  15. 


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THE  CROSS  OF  CHRIST. 


The  cross  here  represented  is  surmounted  with  a crown,  and 
there  are  written  upon  it  four  letters  of  the  alphabet.  These 
letters  are  intended  to  denote  knowledge,  belief,  love,  and 
obedience.  You  also  see  two  arrows  pointing  towards  a central 
letter  X,  and  this  letter  is  used  to  denote  the  word  Christ. 
These  letters  suggest  that  we  are  to  know,  believe,  love,  and 
obey  Christ.  The  arrow  pointing  towards  the  central  letter  in- 
dicates that  Christ  is  the  centre  of  attraction.  “Jesus  only.” 
Matt.  xvii.  8.  At  the  foot  of  the  cross  you  read  : “ God  forbid 
that  I should  glory,  save  in  the  cross.”  Gal.  vi.  14. 

The  literal  cross  was  a gibbet  made  of  two  pieces  of  wood, 
crossing  each  other.  The  vilest  criminals  were  put  to  death 
upon  the  cross.  Hence  it  became  a badge  of  shame.  But 
Paul  accepted  it  as  though  it  were  the  highest  badge  of  honor, 
and  gloried  in  it. 

We  glory  in  the  cross,  because  it  is  the  symbol  of  Christianity. 
We  see  the  zealous  Jew  bearing  a yoke  as  the  symbol  of  hia 


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faith,  a heavy,  burdensome  yoke  of  rites  and  ceremonies ; but 
the  Christian  finds  his  symbol  of  faith  in  the  cross.  “ By  the 
cross,  then,  we  mean  that  which  embodies  the  great  doctrines  of 
the  Gospel,  and  presents  them  in  all  their  clearness  and  force  to 
the  mind.  Here  the  whole  Deity  is  known.  No  wonder  Paul 
glories  in  it.  We  glory  in  the  cross,  because  it  is  an  independ- 
ent moral  force.  There  is  only  one  cross,  and  it  stands  alone . 
It  does  its  own  work  and  will  win  its  way  to  universal  triumph. 
“ I would  say  to  the  insidious  skeptic  : Sir,  Christianity  asks  no 
permission  to  live  from  either  you  or  me — she  draws  her  life 
from  a higher  source.” — Bishop  Clarlc. 

Constantine  looks  up  into  the  beautiful  heavens  at  noon,  and 
beholds,  written  upon  a cross  of  wondrous  beauty,  the  words, 
“ In  this  sign  conquer.”  Christianity  will  conquer  by  the  cross 
— the  cross  alone.  “ There  is  none  other  name  given  under 
heaven  among  men,  whereby  we  must  be  saved.”  Acts  iv.  12. 
Take  the  cross  and  glory  in  it.  “ The  old  crusaders  used  to 
wear  a cross  upon  their  shoulders.  This  was  their  badge  of 
service.” — Foster.  Jesus  says,  “If  any  man  will  come  aftei 
me,  let  him  deny  himself,  and  talce  up  his  cross , and  follow  me.” 
Matt.  xvi.  24.  Take  the  cross  and  let  it  elevate  the  soul.  A 
heathen  ruler,  who  had  heard  the  story  of  the  cross,  was  dying. 
He  said  to  his  attendants,  “ Make  a cross,  and  lay  me  upon  it.” 
They  did  so,  and  as  he  lay  there  dying,  he  laid  hold  on  the 
blood  of  Christ,  and  said,  “ It  lifts  me  up ; it  lifts  me  ; it  lifts 
me ; it  lifts  me.” — Bible  Museum . So  may  it  lift  us  all  into 
light  and  life. 


John  Newton , in  commenting  upon  Paul’s  statement  to  the 
Corinthians  concerning  himself  (1  Cor.  xv.  10),  says  : “ I am  not 
what  I ought  to  be ; I am  not  what  I wish  to  be ; I am  not  what 
I hope  to  be.  Yet  though  I am  not  what  I ought  to  be,  nor  what 
I wish  to  be,  nor  what  I hope  to  be,  I am  not  what  I once  was , 
and  ‘ by  the  grace  of  God  I am  what  I am.’”  How  much  of 
truth,  thought,  and  experience  in  these  few  words! 


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//LIFE 

//PEACE 

//honor 

//HEALTH 

//PURITY 

^/OBEDIENCE 


LOVE 


THE  DAWN  of  LIFE 


THE  TWO  PATHS.  Prov.  iv.  10.-19. 


Commencing  with  the  dawn  of  our  lives,  the  beginning  of  oin 
knowledge  of  right  and  wrong,  we  choose  our  own  path  in 
which  we  walk  in  this  life.  Two  paths  before  each  of  us.  The 
sin  in  our  hearts  will  lead  us  in  the  path  of  disobedience , which 
through  all  its  wanderings  will  lead  at  last  to  death  and  punish- 
ment. 

Trace  the  steps  in  this  “ way  of  the  wicked,”  writing  them 
upon  the  board  as  in  the  diagram,  enlarging  and  illustrating. 
The  very  first  step  in  the  “path  of  the  just  ” is  love . 

Trace  the  progressive  steps,  and  refer  to  the  passages  of  Scrip- 
ture indicating  them.  The  end  of  the  two  ways.  Practical  and 
personal  enforcement  of  the  lesson : in  which  path  am  I? 

Give  familiar  illustration  of  losing  the  way  and  taking  the 
wrong  path.  In  order  to  reach  our  home  we  must  get  in  the 
right  way.  Our  heavenly  home.  But  one  right  way — the  “ path 
of  wisdom.”  Not  to  love  God  and  keep  His  law  is  wicked  and 
foolish.  The  path  of  wisdom  leads  to  heaven.  The  path  of 
folly  takes  us  farther  and  farther  from  God.  Need  of  getting 
into  the  right  path,  in  youth. — J.  B.  Phipps . 


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THE  ALL-SEEING  EYE.— a chalk  talk. 

“ Thou,  God,  seest  me,”  Gen.  xvi.  23. 


[Draw  an  eye  on  the  board.]  [Draw  a window.] 

Did  you  ever  think  how  beautiful  an  eye  is  ? How  it  will 
beam  with  love,  or  flash  with  anger.  How  it  will  laugh  or 
cry.  If  you  tell  an  untruth  how  do  they  look  ? Ashamed. 
Yes,  and  try  to  hide  behind  the  lid,  or  turn  away.  And  the 
eye  of  a Christian  should  look  peaceful  and  happy. 

The  eye  is  sometimes  called  the  “ window  of  the  sold.' 
What  are  windows  for  ? To  see  through  and  admit  light. 

If  in  the  evening  it  is  not  lit  up,  can  you  see  anything  ? No, 
it  is  dark.  [Pointing  to  window  on  board.]  Does  this  window 
appear  dark  ? Yes.  Now  watch  me  and  see  what  I am  going 
to  do.  Use  your  reyes.  [Draw  outline  of  heart  around  the 
window.]  What  have  I just  drawn  ? Where  is  the  window 
now  ? In  the  heart.  Now,  children,  God  sees  into  our  hearts, 
just  as  plainly  as  if  we  had  a window  there.  When  we  are 
thinking  and  doing  wrong  things,  the  window  of  our  hearts  is 
dark  all  the  time.  And  God  has  so  wonderfully  made  these 
hearts  of  ours,  that  every  time  we  do  wrong,  it  is  marked  on 
our  heart,  to  be  accounted  for  at  the  Judgment  day. 

Then  the  rays  of  divine  light  from  the  All-seeing  Eye  [draw 
rays  from  eye]  shining  into  our  hearts,  and  lighting  them  up, 
will  able  us  to  light  and  help  others. 


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THE  FAMILY  IN  THE  ARK. 


A FAMILY  SAVED! 


CRACE 


THROUGH 


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COME  THOU  INTO.  THE  ARK.' 

—•  NOW  — . 


We  have  here  a picture  of  the  ark.  How  long  was  Noah  oc- 
cupied in  building  it  ? One  hundred  and  twenty  years.  How 
large  was  it  ? “If  you  should  put  it  into  one  story  and  one 
floor,  it  would  have  been  about  sixteen  feet  high,  two  hundred 
and  forty  feet  wide,  and  one  thousand  five  hundred  feet  long.” — 
Moody . God  told  Noah  how  large  it  must  be.  Gen.  vi.  15. 
When  God  said  to  Noah,  “ Come  thou  and  all  thy  house  into 
the  ark,”  the  whole  family  marched  in,  and  were  safe  while  the 
deluge  swept  over  the  earth.  That  family  consisted  of  eight 
persons — Noah  and  his  wife,  his  three  sons  and  their  wives. 

You  see  the  word  Christ  written  upon  the  ark  in  the  picture. 
That  shows  that  Jesus  is  the  soul's  aric . In  him  we  find  safety, 
happiness,  and  life  eternal.  God  wanted  the  whole  family  of 
Noah  saved.  So  to-day  Jesus  wants  to  get  our  families  into  the 
ark  of  salvation.  How  blessed  it  is  for  a whole  family  to  be 
saved.  How  sad  Noah  would  have  felt,  had  any  of  his  house- 
hold been  left  out  of  the  ark.  It  is  a great  joy  to  have  some  of 
the  family  in  the  ark,  but  we  want  them  all  saved.  Some  of 


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you  have  parents  in  the  ark,  and  they  want  you  to  join  them. 
Someone  has  said,  “ Noah  went  in  first  and  his  children  followed 
him.”  Follow  your  friends  into  the  ark. 

How  possible  it  is  for  a whole  family  to  be  saved.  There  was 
room  in  the  ark  for  Noah’s  family,  and  there  is  room  in  the  lov- 
ing heart  of  Jesus  for  us  all.  He  takes  the  children  of  the 
family  to  His  heart,  and  tells  us  that  “Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of 
heaven.”  Matt.  xix.  14. 

He  also  waits  to  welcome  the  older  members  of  the  home-cir- 
cle. All  may  come.  “ Whosoever  will,  let  him  take  the  water 
of  life  freely.”  Rev.  xxii.  17. 

As  the  ark  carried  Noah  to  a happy  destination,  so  will  Christ, 
the  spiritual  ark,  convey  us  home  to  heaven  at  last.  Some  are 
there  now . They  await  us.  A dying  child,  after  exhorting  her 
friends  to  meet  her  in  heaven,  said,  “I’ll  be  watching  for  you.” 
Be  anxious  to  get  into  the  ark,  every  one  of  you.  A little  girl 
stood  on  the  deck  of  a sinking  vessel,  and,  when  the  life-boat 
came  near,  she  sprang  into  the  sea,  crying,  “ Save  me  next ! save 
me  next.”  Hasten  to  the  ark.  Cry  out,  save  me — save  me  now. 

THE  SIX  ONE  THINGS. 

Sinner — One  thing  thou  lackest Matt.  xix.  20,  21 

Blind  man — One  thing  I know John  ix.  25- 

Mary — Hath  the  one  thing  needful .Luke  x.  42- 

Christ — One  is  your  Master Matt,  xxiii.  10. 

Paul — One  thing  I do Phil.  iii.  18. 

Joshua— Not  one  thing  has  failed Josh,  xxiii.  14. 

D.  L.  Moody. 

WHAT  THE  CHRISTIAN  SOLDIER  MUST  DO. 

1.  Must  fight Tim.  vi.  12 

2.  Must  obey  his  commander Luke  vii.  8;  Acts  xxvii.  23. 

3.  Must  be  armed  for  war Eph.  vi.  11-18;  Ps.  xviii.  34,  35. 

4.  Must  never  desert,  but  be  ready  to  die  in  the  service. 

Heb.  xii.  4 ; 2 Tim.  iv.  6,  7. 

5.  Must  not  engage  in  other  service.  ..2  Tim.  ii.  4 ; Matt.  vi.  24, 

6.  Result — victory  and  re  ward.  Rom,  viii,  36 ; 2 Tim,  iv,  8;  iii.  3. 


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LOVE  NOT  THE  WORLD. 


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The  picture  of  the  world,  here  given,  is  designed  to  illustrate 
the  meaning  of  the  passage  of  Scripture  written  on  the  board, 
found  in  1 John  ii.  15.  “ If  any  man  love  the  world,  the  love 

of  the  Father  is  not  in  him.”  This  does  not  mean  that  we  are 
not  to  love  the  material  world : for  its  hills  and  plains,  and 
mountains,  and  its  rippling  brooks  and  rolling  oceans,  its  plants 
and  trees  and  flowers,  all  are  very  beautiful,  and  challenge  our 
love. 

But  we  are  not  to  love  the  lad  spirit,  nor  follow  the  unchris- 
tian practice  of  the  world.  Paul  speaks  of  it  as  “ this  present 
evil  world.”  Gal.  i.  4.  Again,  in  Romans  xii.  2,  he  admonishes 
his  brethren  against  being  u conformed  to  this  world In  the 
picture  we  have  a reference  to  some  of  the  things  we  are  not  to 
love.  Its  teachings,  honors,  etc.  The  man  who  loves  these 
cannot  have  the  love  of  the  Father  in  him.  There  is  not  room 
enough  for  God  and  the  world  in  any  one  heart.  One  or  the 
other  must  be  crowded  out.  “Ye  cannot  serve  God  and  Mam- 
mon.” Matt.  vi.  24.  Dr.  Franklin  once  gave  an  apple  to  a 


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very  little  child.  The  child  could  scarcely  hold  it  in  his  hand ; 
he  then  gave  another,  which  occupied  the  other  hand.  Then 
choosing  another,  remarkable  for  its  size  and  beauty,  he  pre- 
sented that  also.  The  child,  after  many  ineffectual  attempts  to 
hold  the  three,  dropped  the  last  on  the  floor,  and  burst  into 
tears.  “See  there,”  said  Franklin,  “there  is  a little  man  with 
more  happiness  than  he  can  enjoy.”  If  the  world  fills  our  hearts 
and  hands,  there  will  be  no  room  for  the  Master.  Let  us  be  wise 
and  give  our  love  to  the  Father.  Demas  was  charged  with  the 
crime  of  forsaking  Paul,  and  the  reason  assigned  was  that  he 
“loved  this  present  world.”  2 Tim.  iv.  10.  How  many  have 
given  up  their  hope  of  heaven  for  the  pleasures  and  follies  of  a 
sinful  world.  How  disappointed  they  will  be,  when  they  find 
how  insufficient  and  unsatisfactory  the  world  is  to  the  soul.  It 
will  allure  you  to  its  embrace,  and  promise  you  much  pleasure  ; 
but  remember  that  the  “ pleasures  of  sin  ” are  but  “ for  a sea- 
son.” Heb.  xi.  25.  “ In  St.  Mark’s  Church,  Venice,  will  be 

found  the  tomb  of  Duke  Sebastian  Foscarinus.  Upon  it  are  in- 
scribed these  words  : 4 Hear,  O ye  Venetians ! and  I will  tell 
you  which  is  the  best  thing  in  the  world ; it  is  to  contemn  and 
despise  riches.’  ” — Foster. 


WHAT  IT  IS  TO  BE  A CHRISTIAN. 


In  faith,  a believer  in  Christ Mark  xvi.  1 6. 

In  knowledge,  a disciple John  viii.  31. 

In  character,  a saint Rom.  i.  7 

In  influence,  a light Matt.  v.  14 

In  conflict,  a soldier 2 Tim.  ii.  3. 

In  communion,  a friend John  xv.  15. 

In  progress,  a pilgrim Heb.  xi.  13. 

In  relationship,  a child . Rom.  viii.  16. 

In  expectation,  an  heir Rom.  viii.  17, 


272  CUB  I 081  TIES  OF  TEE  BIBLE. 

STEPS  IN  SIN.  2 Kings  v.  20—27. 


Draw  a picture  of  steps,  twelve  in  number,  with  the  upper  and 
lower  pairs  divided.  The  six  upper  steps  are  Gehazi's  steps  in 
sin ; the  six  lower,  the  results  to  which  they  lead.  He  took  the 
first  six  voluntarily,  the  other  six  necessarily. 

Place  in  order  the  six  sins  of  Gehazi;  begin  with  the  Covetous 
Thought , ending  with  Lying . 

44 Perverted  Power”  refers  to  the  fact  that  he  misused  the 
spiritual  gifts  of  Elisha  for  his  own  personal  gain. 

When  a sinner  begins,  he  knows  not  where  he  shall  end.  Hav- 
ing taken  these  steps,  he  was  compelled  to  receive  six  conse- 
quences. Guilt,  Discovery,  etc.  44  Lost  Privileges ; ” but  for 
this  sin  he  might  have  been  Elisha’s  successor  in  the  prophetic 
office. 

44  Tainted  Blood  the  leprosy  extending  to  his  seed  after  him. 

On  the  margin  (or  other  side  of  the  board)  write  the  four 
lessons  as  taught  by  this  event,  as  per  diagram. — Bev.  J.  Z.  Hurl - 
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THE  TWO  HANDS. 

“ The  wages  of  sin  is  death,  but  the  gift  of  God  is  Eternal  Life  through 
Jesus  Christ  our  Lord.  Rom.  vi.  23. 


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See  these  two  hands ; the  one  reaches  up  to  higher  and 
heavenly  things,  the  other  down  after  the  groveling  things  of 
time  and  sense.  The  one  represents  the  Christian,  the  other 
the  Sinner. 

I.  The  one  receives,  the  other  grasps.  As  we  stretch  out  the 
hand  palm  upward,  in  asking,  so  the  Christian  opens  his  soul 
toward  God.  We  turn  the  hand  downward  to  grasp. 

So  the  sinner  opens  his  hand  towards  the  earth. 

II.  Notice  the  difference  in  what  they  receive.  The  one 
receives  the  Gifts  of  God — Life,  Joy,  Peace,  Righteousness. 
The  other  may  seize  for  a time  Riches,  Fame,  Honor, 
Pleasure  ; but  misfortune  or  death  comes,  and  through  the 
opening  fingers  all  slip  but  Death, 

Notice  that  Death  is  fastened  by  a band  to  the  hand  of 
u Greed,”  which  band  respresents  the  law  of  Justice. 

A covetous  man  turns  from  the  cry  of  distress  by  instinct ; 
the  hand  of  a kind  man  almost  by  instinct  moves  to  his  pocket, 
that  he  m^relieve  the^suffering.  0*  W*  B, 


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THE  DOOR  OF  THE  HEART — Rev.  iii.  20. 


Jesus  stands  at  the 


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SHALL  I 


Jesus  speaks  of  the  soul  as  though  it  were  a house  into  which 
He  would  like  to  enter,  and  abide  as  a guest.  He  calls  it  “ The 
Door.”  His  language  is,  “Behold,  I stand  at  the  door  and 
knock.”  Your  heart  is  the  door.  Did  you  ever  think  that  the 
Saviour  stands  there  waiting  for  you  to  open  the  door,  so  that 
He  may  come  in  and  abide  there  ? When  some  friend  comes 
and  knocks  at  the  door  of  your  house,  you  or  some  one  quickly 
hastens  to  open  the  door,  and  let  that  friend  come  in.  You  do 
not  keep  your  friend  standing  and  waiting  very  long,  if  you 
can  help  it,  but  you  throw  open  the  door  just  as  soon  as  pos- 
sible. How  do  you  treat  the  Saviour  who  comes  and  asks  you 
to  let  Him  come  in  ? 

How  would  your  friends  feel  if  they  knew  you  were  listening 
to  their  knocking,  and  yet  would  not  let  them  come  in?  Iney 
would  be  grieved , and  very  likely  would  go  away  in  great  sor- 
row and  anger.  But  do  you  not  fear  that  the  Saviour  will  be- 
come weary,  and  turn  away  and  leave  you  all  alone  in  your  sins 
and  sorrows  ? Sometimes  you  may  not  desire  to  have  a person 
eater  your  house ; but  surely  you  would  not  feel  like  refusing  to 


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admit  such  a guest  as  the  Saviour.  It  will  make  but  little  dif- 
ference to  you,  sometimes,  whether  you  open  the  door  or  not, 
when  some  persons  are  knocking,  for  you  will  be  just  as  happy 
without  their  presence  ; but  not  so  in  this  case. 

It  will  make  a great  difference  whether  you  open  the  door 
or  keep  it  closed  against  the  Saviour. 

Open  it,  and  He  will  come  in,  and  help  you  and  comfort  you, 
and  save  you  at  last  in  His  heavenly  kingdom. 

When  the  Prince  of  Wales  came  to  this  country,  what  a wel- 
come he  received;  there  wasn’t  anything  too  good  for  him. 
When  the  Prince  of  Russia  came  to  this  country,  I saw  him  as 
he  was  escorted  up  Broadway,  and  cheer  upon  cheer  went  up 
all  the  way. — Moody . 

But  Jesus  is  the  Prince  of  Life  Eternal.  Give  Him  a glad 
welcome. 


WHAT  WE  DO  BY  FAITH. 

We  live 

We  stand 

We  walk 

We  fight 

We  overcome 

We  die 

We  sit  with  Him 


. . .Gal.  ii.  20. 
. . 2 Cor.  i.  24. 
. .2  Cor.  v.  7. 
1 Tim.  vi.  12. 
. .1  John  v.  4. 
,Rom.  vi.  11. 
. .Rev.  iii.  21. 


NEW  THINGS  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

New  birth  (conversion) John  iii.  3, 

New  nature  (Christian  life) 2 Cor.  v.  17  ; 2 Peter  i.  4. 

New  heart  (affections  changed) Ezekiel  xi.  19. 

New  friends  (Christians) John  xv.  15  ; Heb.  xii.  22-24. 

New  name  (Sons  of  God).l  John  iii.  1 ; Rev.  ii.  17;  Rev.  iii.  12. 

New  food  (Heavenly  Manna) John  vi.  48-51  ; Rev.  ii.  17. 

New  tongue  (To  tell  the  story) .Mark  xvi.  17  ; Acts  ii.  4. 

New  song  (Redemption) Rev.  v.  9. 

New  home  (Mansions  above) .Rev.  xxi.  1-4. 

AU  things  new  (in  Christ) 2 Cor.  v.  17 ; Rev.  xxi.  5. 


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GOD’S  PROMISE  IN  THE  RAINBOW: 


When  Noah  left  the  ark,  God  gave  him  a promise  not  to  de- 
stroy the  race  again  with  a flood.  As  a “ token  ” of  this  cove- 
nant, He  “ set  His  bow  in  the  cloud.”  Gen.  ix.  13.  Every  time 
Noah  saw  the  beautiful  bow  spanning  the  heavens  he  knew  that 
God  was  keeping  the  promise,  and  he  felt  happy  and  secure. 
The  bow  was  silent , and  yet  it  seemed  to  say , “ God  is  faithful  to 
His  promise.” 

Let  us  turn  our  attention  to  some  features  of  the  rainbow. 

And,  first,  the  rainbow  is  always  associated  with  a storm.  We 
do  not  see  it  when  the  noon-day  sun  is  shining,  but  we  must 
wait  till  the  clouds  gather  and  the  rain- drops  fall.  Then  the 
bow  appears  and  delights  our  eyes.  So  in  the  storms  of  life,  we 
see  the  beauty  of  God’s  promise  shining  through  the  gloom. 
The  bow  of  His  promise  spans  many  a dark  cloud  of  sorrow. 

Again,  the  rainbow  appears  very  often. 

We  suppose  Noah  saw  it  a great  many  times.  Even  some 
of  our  younger  children  have  seen  it  quite  often.  God  is  never 
at  a loss  for  a rainbow,  He  can  make  one  at  any  time,  and  it 


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would  seem  as  though  He  had  already  made  a great  many.  So 
many  rainbows  are  so  many  renewals  of  His  promise.  And  He 
has  many  promises  for  us  all  in  the  Bible.  Some  one  has  it  that 
there  are  more  than  thirty  thousand  distinct  promises  in  the 
Word  of  God.  Think  of  it — thirty  thousand  hows  of  promise  in 
the  Bible.  Take  this  one,  children;  as  your  own  : “ Those  that 

seek  me  early  shall  find  me.”  Prov.  viii.  17. 

The  rainbow  has  all  its  original  heauty  unimpaired.  It  is  just 
as  brilliant  to-day  as  when  it  first  spanned  the  heavens.  It  has 
not  changed  its  form,  nor  lost  any  of  its  bright  colors.  It  is 
still  God’s  token,  unchanged  and  unchangeable.  Some  one  has 
termed  it  “ an  old  thing,  invested  with  a new  meaning.”  So 
His  promises  are  firm  and  true.  “ All  the  promises  of  God  in 
him  are  yea,  and  in  him  Amen.”  2 Cor.  i.  20.  “ An  old  man 

once  told  me  that  he  had  marked  at  all  the  promises  of  God  the 
letters  ‘ P.  T.* — which  stood  for  ‘ Proved  and  Tried.’  None  of 
the  promises  of  God  ever  will  or  can  fail.” — Moody. 

Well  may  it  be  said,  “ The  Lord  is  not  slack  concerning  his 
promise.”  2 Pet.  iii.  9.  What  promise  is  written  upon  the  bow 
in  the  picture  ? Will  you  try  to  obtain  that  rest  ? 


THE  APOSTLES’  CREED. 


I believe  in  God  the  Father  . . 

In  Jesus  the  Son  of  God 

In  His  human  birth 

In  His  sufferings  under  Pilate 

In  His  crucifixion 

In  His  death . . . * . . • < 

In  His  burial . . 

In  His  resurrection 

In  His  ascension. ..... .... 


Jer.  xxxii.  17. 

1 John  iv.  9. 

Rom.  i.  3. 

■ John  xix.  1. 

Luke  xxiii.  33. 

John  xix.  30. 

Matt,  xxvii.  59,  60. 
. . Matt,  xxviii.  5,  6. 
Mark  xvi.  19. 


W.  F.  C. 


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TRIUMPHS  OF  THE  CROSS. 

The  cross  upon  which  the  crucified  Redeemer  suffered  and 
died  was  placed  on  Golgotha,  or  Calvary,  the  place  of  a skull, 
so  named  from  the  sufferings  and  tortures  of  the  wretched 
malefactors  who  were  there  crucified. 

The  gospel,  with  its  plan  of  salvation,  is  based  on  human  de- 
pravity. When  this  lost  and  ruined  state  is  fully  recognized 
in  us  and  understood  by  us,  then  we  can  rightly  appreciate  the 
gospel  message  that  comes  to  us  through  the  cross,  ever  pointing 
heavenward  to  the  Paradise  of  Saints ; even  to  the  throne  of  God. 

Between  earth  and  Paradise,  Jesus  Christ,  the  Saviour  of  the 
world,  hung  in  agonies  unutterable,  and  by  His  death  He  tri- 
umphed over  sin,  suffering,  sorrow,  and  even  death . 

JACOB’S  LADDER.  Gen.  xxviii.  10-23. 

“ This  is  none  other  but  the  house  of  God ; this  is  the  gate  of 
heaven.”  Thus  said  Jacob  as  he  awoke  from  his  dream  on  the 
stony  pillow  at  Luz  (afterward  called  Bethel) e The  gate  of 
heaven  is  nearer  to  each  of  us  than  we  think.  It  is  good  to  re- 
member that  God  is  always  near ; and  this  thought  should  be 
our  guard  against  yielding  to  temptation  and  sin.  Our  loneli- 
ness and  times  of  trial  are  often  the  occasions  when  God  mani- 
fests Himself  nearer  and  dearer  to  us,  and  gives  us  clearer  and 
more  precious  views  of  His  purposes  concerning  us.  Jacob’s 
pillow  became  a pillow  of  remembrance — a memorial ; his  lonely 
resting-place  upon  the  plain,  a Bethel — a House  of  God.  Do 
we  set  up  pillars  of  remembrance  of  His  mercies  to  us  ? Jacob’s 
ladder  is  emblematic  of  the  way  of  salvation,  which  is  like  a 
ladder  “ set  up  on  earth,”  its  top  reaching  to  heaven.  Our 
good  works,  sincerity,  and  acts  are  like  rounds  or  steps  by  which 
we  hope  to  reach  the  heavenly  home ; these  alone  will  not  save 
us.  Our  only  hope  is  through  Christ  The  rounds  of  a ladder 
are  useless  without  sides.  Let  the  sides  represent  Christ.  If 
our  desires,  intentions,  and  acts  are  sanctified  by  resting  in  and 
through  Christ,  then  we  have  that  hope  which  is  as  an  anchor  to 
the  soul,  sure  and  steadfast.  Without  Christ  all  will  be  useless, 


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CHRISTIANS  THE  LIGHT  OF  THE  WORLD. 

Christ  teaches  us  that  he  is  represented  in  the  moral  world  by 
His  people,  who  are  to  let  their  “ light  shine  before  men.”  Matt, 
v.  16.  This  is  your  privilege,  even  though  you  are  so  young. 
The  light  often  shines  through  young  hearts  just  as  clearly  as  it 
does  from  aged  saints.  You  are  to  banish  darkness  from  your 
homes  and  from  the  social  circles  in  which  you  move.  Keep 
the  light  shining  in  your  own  heart.  Keep  it  shining  on  the 
pathway  of  others. 

“ Let  the  lower  lights  be  burning  ! 

Send  a gleam  across  the  wave  ! 

Some  poor  fainting,  struggling  seaman 
You  may  rescue,  you  may  save.” 

P.  P.  Bliss. 


THE  CROSS. 

The  chief  idea  conveyed  by  this  illustration  is  that  the 
Christian  reaches  heaven  by  the  way  of  the  cross.  The  word 
Christ  stands  out  very  prominently  on  this  ladder,  indicating 
that  Christ  is  the  source  of  its  strength ; while  above  it  we  have 
a glimpse  of  the  sun,  showing  that  it  leads  to  a fair  and  sunny 
land.  On  the  rounds  of  this  ladder  we  see  the  words  of  Peter 
written  in  his  2d  Epistle,  1st  chapter,  5th  and  6th  verses.  The 
order,  however,  seems  to  be  reversed.  Peter  says:  “Add  to 
your  faith,  virtue,”  etc.,  and  the  most  natural  thought  would  be 
that  “faith”  should  be  at  the  lower  round,  and  all  the  other 
virtues  above  it ; and  then  ascending  the  ladder,  we  might  “ add  ” 
all  other  essential  graces.  But  we  see  the  wisdom  of  this  or- 
der when  we  remember  that  the  grandest  exhibitions  of  charity 
are  found  in  the  lower  realm  of  human  life.  He  who  is  at  the 
top  of  the  ladder  needs  no  charity  for  the  angels  nor  the  saints 
in  light,  but  he  does  need  it  for  those  who  are  below  him.  Exer- 
cise charity.  Let  faith  lift  you  up  to  Christ,  and  then  you  will 
have  His  spirit,  and  you  will  be  true  to  yourselves  and  true  to 
others. 


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Christ,  the  hope  of  the  world,  may  be  symbolized  by  a star, 
leading  men  to  a better  life,  and  pointing  them  heavenward. 
The  magis  and  shepherds  found  Christ  through  the  light  and 
guidance  of  the  star  of  Bethlehem.  Christ  is  revealed  in  all  the 
Scriptures,  both  Old  and  New  Testament,  as  the  Saviour  for 
All , and  Forever.  The  Bible  has  been,  and  is,  such  a star  to- 
day, and  by  its  light  all  men  may  be  led  to  Christ  which  taketh 
away  the  sin  of  the  world. 


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In  2 Pet.  i.  19  reference  is  made  to  the  Word  as  a light  shin- 
ing in  a dark  place,  and  to  Christ  as  a day  Star . 

The  points  of  the  star,  the  lights  and  shadows  composing  it, 
all  point  to  or  centre  in  Christ. 

In  the  diagram  the  various  portions  of  the  Bible  that  make 
up  the  grand  luminary  are  indicated  as  follows:  P.  for  Penta- 
teuch ; H.  for  Historical  Books  of  the  O.  T. ; Po.  for  Poetic 
Books ; L.  Pr.  for  five  Longer  Prophets ; S.  Pr.  for  Shorter 
Prophets ; G.  for  Gospel ; A.  for  Acts  ; E.  for  Epistles,  and  R. 
for  Revelation.  The  whole  Bible  shining  as  one  star,  with  the 
pre-eminent  purpose  of  bringing  all  men  to  a saving  knowledge 
of  the  truth  as  it  is  in  Jesus ; and  to  illustrate  the  universal 
reign  of  Christ  and  His  salvation  for  the  whole  human  family, 
we  represent  upon  the  outer  points  of  the  star  the  far-off  nations 
or  races  of  the  world.  C.  for  Caucasian,  or  white ; A.  for 
American  or  Indian ; E.  for  Ethiopian  or  Negro ; Ma.  for  Ma- 
lay ; Mo.  for  Mongolian.  All  of  which,  through  the  enlight- 
ening and  converting  influence  of  the  gospel,  are  to  be  brought 
to  know  Christ  as  the  Lord  of  lords  and  King  of  kings. 

“Jesus  shall  reign  where’er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run  ; 

His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore 
Till  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more.” 


“ COMES  ” OF  CHRIST. 


1.  Come  unto  me Matt.  xi.  28. 

2.  Come,  ye  blessed Matt.  xxv.  34. 

3.  Come  apart  and  rest , Mark  vi.  31. 

4.  Come  down Luke  xix.  5. 

5.  Come  forth John  xi.  43. 

6.  Come  and  dine .John  xxi.  12. 

7.  Come  and  see John  i.  39. 

8.  I will  come  again .John  xiv.  3. 


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LESSONS  FROM  THE  LION. 


The  lion  is  the  king  of  the  forest,  and  from  this  proud,  noble 
monarch  of  the  animal  kingdom  we  may  learn  some  useful  les- 
sons. 

The  lion  is  destructive  when  enraged.  A single  stroke  of  his 
paw  lays  the  strongest  man  in  the  dust.  Satan,  in  this  respect, 
is  a being  in  the  moral  world  that  is  compared  to  the  lion. 
He  “goeth  about  as  a roaring  lion,  seeking  whom  he  may  de- 
vour” 

Beware  of  this  lion  of  the  soul , for  he  is  more  cruel  than  the 
lion  of  the  forest. 

The  lion  is  bold.  His  eye  never  quails,  his  form  never  trembles 
with  fear.  The  “ righteous”  are  said  to  be  as  “ bold  as  a lion.” 
Will  you  also  be  u bold  ” in  opposing  the  wrong,  and  in  defend- 
ing the  right  ? Cowards  are  detestable.  Be  lion -like  in  cour- 
age. Learn  to  say  no  when  necessary.  “ When  sinners  entice 
thee,  consent  thou  not.”  Be  strong  and  bold. 

“ The  wicked  flee  when  no  man  pursueth  ; but  the  righteous 

are  bold  as  a lion.”  Prov.  xxviii.  1. 


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SEARCHING  THE  SCRIPTURES. 


We  are  to  do  this  for  various  reasons.  It  would  be  sufficient 
to  say  that  Jesus  has  commanded  us  to  do  so.  “ Search  ye  the 
scriptures,  for  in  them  ye  think  ye  have  eternal  life.”  John  v. 
39.  No  book  has  been  searched  as  the  Bible  has,  from  its  origin 
to  the  present  time.  Foes  have  searched  it  with  evil  designs,  but 
it  bears  their  severest  criticisms.  Friends  have  searched  it  with 
sincere  motives,  and  have  found  in  it  a response  to  all  their  long - 
ings  and  hopes. 

How  it  rewards  all  who  search  it.  It  offers  light  for  their 
darkness,  and  truth  for  error.  It  kindles  hope  in  the  soul,  comforts 
it  in  sorrow,  and  reveals  the  way  of  salvation . Its  teachings  thrill 
the  soul  with  joy , and  lead  to  the  precious  boon  of  peace , here 
and  hereafter.  Search  it,  young  and  old.  It  is  able  to  make  us 
“ wise  unto  salvation.” 

“ All  scripture  is  given  by  inspiration  of  God,  and  is  profita- 
able  for  doctrine,  for  reproof,  for  correction,  for  instruction  in 
righteousness : 

“ That  the  man  of  God  may  be  perfect,  thoroughly  furnished 
unto  all  good  works.”  2 Tim.  iii.  16,  17. 


CtmiOSXTlES  OF  THE  BIBLB.' 


the  wine  cup. 


Behold  the  ingredient* 
of  the  cup ! 

See  the  serpent  coiled 
within  the  glass,  wait- 
ing to  fix  his  poisonous 
fangs  upon  the  unsus- 
pecting victim,  and 
thrust  the  deadly  poison 
through  both  body  and 
soul.  The  glass  may 
seem  harmless,  but  it  is 
surcharged  with  the  ele- 
ments of  destruction.  It 
may  glow  and  sparkle, 
but  the  hiss  of  the  ser- 
pent is  in  it.  “ At  the 
last  it  biteth  like  a ser- 
pent.” Prov.  xxiii.  32. 
No  wonder  the  Bible 
comes  to  us  saying: 

“ Look  not  thou  upon 
the  wine.”  Prov.  xxiii. 
81 ; xx.  1. 

Children,  beware  of 
wine,  and  beware  of  leer 
as  well.  It  is  a very  popu- 
lar drink  in  America  ' 
as  well  as  in  Europe, 
but  it  is  a dangerous, , 
ruinous  beverage.  Some  say  it  is  nutritious . How  false . Lie- 
big shows  that  “ one  must  drink  twenty-three  barrels  of  it  to  get 
as  much  nutriment  as  there  is  in  a five-pound  loaf  of  bread.* 
Try  the  Iread , and  shun  the  leer%  Let  this  be  our  motto,  “ Touch  J 
got,  taste  not.  handle  not,” 


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PRAYER. 

A CHALK  TALK. 


« Ask,  and  it  shall  be  open  Unto  you  ; seek,  and  ye  shall  flnu  J,  knock  and  it 
shall  be  opened  unto  you.”— Matt.  vii.  7. 


Have  the  children  recite  the  verse  in  concert.  Explain  it 
as  meaning,  in  all  its  directions,  Prayer.  Call  attention  to 
the  fact  that  the  initial  letter  of  each  direction  themselves  form 
a command  to  pray.  Thus  : 

Ask  the  children  to  help  you  build  an 
“Arch  of  Prayer.”  We  learn  how  to 
pray,  from  God’s  Holy  Word.  It  con- 
tains all  the  promises  of  God  to  us  ; all  the 
encouragement  to  prayer. 

We  will  build  our  arch,  then,  on  the  Word  of  God . 

[Write,  and  enclose  in  lines  as  in  diagram,  for  a foundation.] 
[ The  whole  value  of  the  promise  depends  upon  this  founda- 
tion. Remark  upon  God’s  omnipotence,  love,  &c.,  as  being 
the  qualities  of  this  foundation  stone. 


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Lay  the  first  stone,  and  label  it  “Ask  the  opposite  “Given A 
Draw  the  others  from  the  school,  and  place  them  as  in  diagram. 

After  the  third  block  on  each  side  is  placed,  call  attention 
to  the  space . Show  the  importance  of  the  key  ston  to  the 
arch.  It  gives  support  and  strength,  and  without  it  all  the 
others  are  useless. 

Point  to  the  incompleteness  of  the  sentence  without  one 
word.  After  they  have  named  it,  show  its  importance  in 
binding  the  promise  of  God  to  the  obedient,  even  though  we 
are  utterly  unworthy  of  such  a gracious  pledge  on  the  part  of 
our  Creator. 

Show  that  these  three  words,  Ask,  Seek , Knock,  indicate 
also  different  degrees  of  prayer.  Commencing  with  an  earliest 
desire,  we  inquire  diligently  after  God’s  will,  until  our  faith 
perseveres  and  conquers.  [Illustrate  by  Scripture  and  familar 
example.] 

This  arch  also  illustrates  the  course  of  the  returning  sinner. 
He  asks  for  the  way,  then  seeks  the  door  of  salvation  ; having 
found  it  he  knocks  for  admission. 

We  have  no  right  to  expect  God’s  blessings  until  we  comply 
with  his  conditions.  We  lay  one  stone,  and  immediately  the 
opposite  one  is  placed.  When  we  do  our  part,  God  is  faithful 
to  His  promise.  Point  to  the  positiveness  of  the  promise  in  the 
key-stone  word.  Not  may,  but  shall.  Call  especial  attention 
to  the  fact  that  this  promise  is  so  framed  as  to  be  applicable  to 
all— -to  you.  E.  H.  T. 


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True  and  false  principles  are  here  represented. 
|The  former  are  like  the  iceberg,  brilliant,  fasci- 
nating, ever  changing,  but  cold,  cheerless  and 
^melting  before  the  sun.  They  cannot  be  trusted 
and  will  disappear  before  truth.  True  principles 
are  like  the  rock,  unchanged  by  years  or  storms 
and  are  worthy  of  confidence. — 1 Pet.  i.  25  ; 
Matt.  xxiv.  35. 

God’s  word  is  always  good  seed  for  the  soil 
of  man’s  mind  and  heart.  It  can  be  sown  by 
the  hand  of  every  one.  Sowing  it,  is  the  best 
employment  in  which  any  one  can  be  engaged. 
This  man  is  scattering  this  good  seed,  but  birds, 
representing  evil  thoughts  are  ready  to  pick  up 
and  devour  what  he  sows,  and  evil  habits  will 
trample  on  it.  Matt.  xiii.  3. 

How  many  lives  have  been  saved  by  a light- 
house which  shows  dangerous  rocks  or  sand-bars 
in  the  sea,  and  the  way  into  the  harbor.  The  Bible 
is  the  great  light-house  of  the  world.  Men  are 
often  in  danger  of  drifting  upon  dangerous  places 
in  life,  but  those  who  have  the  Bible  should  warn 
the  heedless  to  beware,  and  point  out  the  narrow 
path  which  leads  to  heaven.  Gen.  xix.  7 ; Eph.  ii.  2. 

The  self-confident  proceed  along  the  path  of 
life  as  if  there  were  no  dangers  ahead,  when  the 
experienced  and  observant  know  that  fatal  preci- 
pices may  be  reached  at  any  time.  But  the  con- 
ceited young  man  with  a haughty  air  walks  on, 
heeds  not  the  warning  voice  that  sounds  in  his 
ear,  is  deaf  to  every  call  although  sudden  destruc- 
tion may  come  upon  him.  Prov.  xxvi.  12. 

The  sea  of  life  upon  which  fallen  man  now 
sails,  is  crested  with  billows  threatening  to  engulf 
'him,  but  Jesus  is  the  Rock  of  salvation  raising 
its  head  above  every  wave,  and  bearing  upon  its 
summit  the  cross,  the  emblem  of  atoning  mercy, 
and  complete  salvation.  Every  sin-tossed  soul 
jmay  reach  this  Rock,  clmg  to  the  cross  and  be 
;e.  Ps.  lxxip  7. 


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SUf 

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fitted 

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The  crowning  graces  of  the  Christian  life  are 
represented  in  this  illustration.  Faith  in  the 
cross  of  Jesus  is  the  shield  that  wards  off  all  the 
fiery  darts  of  the  enemy.  Hope  is  the  anchor 
which  the  Christian  casts  forward  into  the  eter- 
nal world  where  there  are  no  storms,  and  Charity 
which  includes  lovedo  both  God  and  man,  crowns 
the  whole  and  lasts  forever.  1 Cor.  xiii.  10. 

Darkness,  because  of  sin,  covers  the  earth  and 
gross  darkness  the  people.  No  created  sun  can 
enlighten  this  darkness.  Jesus  came  from 
heaven,  where  all  is  light,  to  shed  light  upon  the 
earth,  and  the  knowledge  of  Him  gives  light  to 
darkened  minds  and  brings  life  to  those  dead 
in  trespasses  and  sins.  See  liow  the  earth 
brightens  before  Him.  John  ix.  6-9. 

Folly,  Solomon  tells  us,  is  bound  up  in  the 
heart  of  a child  and  Paul  writes  that  the  world  by 
its  wisdom  could  not  find  God.  But  God’s  word 
is  full  of  wisdom,  profitable  to  man  in  every 
stage  of  his  journey  and  in  every  circumstance 
of  life.  It  enlightens  him  in  his  path,  guides  him 
in  the  way  of  peace  and  throws  its  brightness  into 
the  dark  valley  of  death.  Ps.  li.  6;  2 Tim.  iii.  17. 

Man  is  in  trouble  and  darkness  because  he  is  a 
sinner.  He  is  often  perplexed  and  in  distress, 
and  does  not  know  which  way  to  turn  for  relief 
or  light.  But  rays  of  light  and  comfort  come  to 
him  from  Jesus  who  is  the  source  of  every  good 
thing ; these  rays  shine  around  his  steps, 
cheer  his  heart,  and  puts  new  songs  upon  his 
lips.  Ps.  cxii.  4 ; xxiii.  4. 

Heaven  will  admit  nothing  that  is  impure  orp— — __  „ 
earthly  in  its  door.  That  door  is  therefore  roprp.U:  v 

sented  as  strait  and  the  way  to  it  narrow.  But 
man  who  tries  to  carry  his  riches  with  him  will! 
find  that  his  bags  of  gold  must  be  left  behind, 
and  the  man  who  is  swelled  with  pride  cannot 
crush  through.  There  is  room  for  nothing  but  aj|||||^ 
man  himself.  Mark  vii.  14  ; Rev.  xxi.  27. 


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Man  becomes  angry  because  be  is  a sinner.  Sin 
excites  the  temper,  inflames  the  passions,  and 
dethrones  the  reason.  When  angrylie  is  “beside 
himself,”  is  ready  to  provoke  others  to  wrath, 
to  speak  evil  words  and  to  commit  evil  deeds 
which  may  lead  to  disgrace  and  punishment. 
Therefore  avoid  anger  and  its  attendant  evils. 
Prov  xv.  1 ; Eccl.  vii.  9. 


Who  hast  not  seen  a race  where  every  one 
Running  was  striving  to  be  foremost  ? How  un- 
encumbered every  runner  appears!  We  are  in 
the  race  of  life  and  the  prize  to  be  won  is  eter- 
nal life.  If  we  would  win,  we  must  not  carry 
anything  that  will  retard  our  steps  ; all  weights 
must  be  thrown  off.  The  man  burdened  with 
greed  and  selfishness  cannot  win.  1 Cor.  ix.  24 ; 
Heb.  xiii.  12. 


Time  is  divided  into  minutes,  hours,  months 
and  years  to  help  us  improve  it  as  it  Mies,  and  to 
warn  us  of  the  rapidity  with  which  opportunities 
for  becoming  good  and  for  doing  good  pass 
beyond  our  reach.  As  our  eye  catches  the  figures 
upon  the  dial-plate  and  we  hear  the  tick  of  the 
watch  or  clock,  we  are  reminded  of  the  words, 
“Redeem  the  time.”  Eph.  v.  16  ; Col.  iv.  5. 

Without  Christian  Hope  we  would  be  miserable 
in  this  life,  being  encompassed  with  trials  here  and 
without  any  bright  prospect  for  another  world. 
But  faith  in  Christ  supplies  the  believer  with  an 
anchor  which  keeps  him  steadfast,  tends  to 
cheer  him  in  sorrow,  and  gives  him  promise  of 
entering  into  a heaven  of  rest.  Heb.  vi.  1 9 ; 
Rom.  viii.  24. 

This  illustration  represents  the  same  individual 
under  different  appearances — the  one  real  and 
the  other  false.  He  is  really  cross,  wicked  and 
ready  for  every  evil  thing,  but  in  his  assumed 
character,  with  his  mask  upon  him,  he  appears 
pleasant,  and  prepared  for  every  good  work.  Ho 
is  a wolf  in  sheep’s  clothing — a teacher  of  false 
doctrine — hypocrite.  Matt.  vii.  15. 


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The  currents  of  this  world  run  so  strong 
against  the  Christian  that  mere  faith  in  Jesus  as 
a Saviour  will  not  avail  him.  If  he  does  not  ply 
the  oar  he  will  drift  with  the  world,  be  caught 
in  its  eddying  circles,  dashed  against  its  rocks  or 
overwhelmed  with  its  evil  waves.  His  faith 
must  be  seconded  by  his  works  or  he  will  be 
lost.  James  ii.  22. 


“How  false  and  yet  how  fair.”  is  characteristic 
of  many  things  in  this  world.  Hence  the  danger 
that  lurks  beneath  many  of  the  bright,  pleasant, 
and  desirable  objects  of  life.  Luscious  fruit  may 
be  attractive  and  tempting,  but  see  the  serpent 
behind  ready  to  dart  into  that  innocent,  unsus- 
pecting bird  his  poisonous  fang ! How  blessed 
to  have  a deliverer.  Matt.  vi.  13. 


This  world  is  represented  as  a wilderness  with 
dense  forests,  trackless  wastes,  pathless  deserts 
and  venomous  animals.  Man  has  to  travel 
through  it.  He  wants  a light  and  a guide.  God 
has  given  him  these  in  the  Bible.  It  is  the  only 
true  light  and  sure  guide.  There  are  many  false 
ones,  but  by  using  God’s  light  he  will  reach  home 
safely.  Ps.  cxix  105  ; 2 Pet.  i.  19. 

There  is  but  one  way  to  heaven  and  that  is  by 
the  cross.  It  is  the  way  of  difficulty,  of  humility, 
of  watchfulness,  of  perseverance  in  well-doing  ; 
but  it  is  safe  though  encompassed  with  foes.  It 
is  marked  with  the  footsteps  of  Jesus  and  every 
follower  of  Him,  will  find  the  cross  easy,  the 
burden  light,  the  foes  controlled  by  God  and  the 
crown  sure.  Mark  viii.  38. 

False  religions  abound  yet  in  the  world.  But  jl 
Christianity  has  the  pledge  of  victory.  The  I 
weapons  of  her  warfare  are  God’s  word  read  and  !§|§§| 
preached  and  made  effectual  by  God’s  Spirit,  far 
Idolatory  will  vanish  from  the  earth.  The!®"' 
enemies  of  Jesus  will  be  overthrown  or  converted 
into  friends  and  Jesus  will  be  crowned  Lord  cf 
til.  Rev.  xix.  6. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


And  whosoever  shall  swear  by  the  altar  it  is  noth- 
ing ; but  whosoever  swearest  by  the  gift  that  is  on  it, 
he  is  guilty.  Matt,  xxiii.  18. 


And  the  Lord  said  unto  Noah,  Come  thou  and  all 
thy  house  into  the  ark  ? for  thee  have  I seen  right- 
eous before  me  in  this  generation.  Gen.  vii.  1. 


And  when  the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord 
came  into  the  camp,  all  Israel  shouted  with  a great 
shout,  so  that  the  earth  rang  again.  I.  Sam.  iv.  5. 

Is  there  no  halm  In  Gilead ; is  there  no  physician 
there  ? Why  then  is  not  the  health  of  the  daughter  of 
my  people  recovered  ? Jer.  viii.  22. 

And  further  by  these  my  sons,  be  admonished ; of 
making  many  hooks  there  is  no  end  : and  much  study 
is  a weariness  to  the  flesh.  Eccl.  xii.  12.  Many  of  them 
also  which  used  curious  arts  brought  their  books  to- 
gether and  burned  them  before  all  men.  Acts  xix.  19. 

Stand  therefore  having  your  loins  girt  about  with 
truth,  and  having  on  a breast-plate  of  righteous- 
ness. Eph.  vi.  14.  He  put  on  righteousness  as  a 
breast-plate.  Isa.  lix.  17. 

Whoso  removeth  stones  shall  be  hurt  therewith,  and 
he  that  cleavetli  wood  shall  be  in  danger  thereby. 
Eccl.  x.  9. 


But  God  forbid  that  I should  glory  save  in  the  cross 
of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ ; by  whom  the  world  is  cruci- 
fied unto  me  and  I unto  the  world.  Gal.  vi.  14. 

Who  for  the  joy  that  was  set  before  him,  endured 
the  cross.  Heb.  xii.  2. 

Whosoever  will  come  after  me,  let  him  deny  himself, 
and  take  up  his  cross,  and  follow  me.  Mark  viii.  84. 


Behold,  I come  quickly  : hold  that  fast  which  thou 
hast,  that  no  man  take  thy  crown.  Rev.  iii.  11. 


SEED  THOUGHTS;  ILLUSTRATED,  295 


Whose  hope  shall  be  cut  off,  and  whose  trust  shall  be 
a spider’s  web.  Job,  viii.  14. 

The  spider  taketh  hold  with  her  hands  as  in  kings’ 
palaces.  Job,  xxx.  28. 

And  God  made  two  great  lights,  the  greater  light  to 
rule  the  day  and  the  lesser  to  rule  the  night ; he  made 
the  stars  also.  Gen.  i.  15. 

But  unto  you  that  fear  my  name  shall  the  Sun  of 
righteousness  arise  with  healing  in  his  wings.  And  ye 
shall  go  forth  and  grow  up  as  calves  of  the  stall.  Mai. 
iv.  2. 

And  they  shall  beat  their  swords  into  plough- 
shares, and  their  spears  into  pruning-hooks  : nation 
shall  not  lift  up  a sword  against  nation,  neither  shall 
they  learn  war  any  more.  Mic.  iv.  8. 

And  the  angel  * * sware  by  him  that  liveth  for 
ever  and  ever,  that  there  should  be  time  no  longer. 
Rev.  x.  6.  And  he  cometh  and  findeth  them  sleeping 
and  saith  unto  Peter,  Simon,  sleepest  thou  ? couldst  not 
thou  watch  one  hour  ? Mark.  xiv.  37. 

Marvellous  things  did  he  in  the  sight  of  their  fathers, 
in  the  land  of  Egypt.  Psalm,  lxxviii.  12. 

I will  make  the  land  of  Egypt  utterly  waste  and 
desolate  from  the  tower  of  Syene  even  unto  the 
border  of  Ethiopia.  Ezk.  xxix.  10. 

For  among  my  people  are  found  wicked  men  : they 
lay  wait  as  he  that  setteth  snares;  they  set  a trap,  they 
catch  men.  Jer.  v.  26.  A snare  is  laid  for  him  in  the 
ground,  and  a trap  for  him  in  the  way.  Job  xviii.  10. 

For  what  is  a man  profited  if  he  shall  gain  the  whole 
World  and  lose  his  own  soul  ? Matt.  xvi.  26. 


Therefore  shall  ye  lay  up  these  my  words,  in  your 
treart  and  in  your  soul,  and  bind  them  for  a sign  upon 
your  head.  Deut.  ii.  18.  Heaven  and  earth  shall  pass 
Away,  but  my  word  shall  not  pass  away.  Mark,  xiii.  31. 

And  the  tables  were  the  work  of  God,  and  the  writ- 
ing was  the  writing  of  God,  graven  upon  the  tables. 
Ex.  xxxii.  16.  But  if  ye  believe  not  his  writings,  how 
shall  ye  believe  my  words  ? John,  v,  47» 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


Thy  word  is  a lamp  unto  my  feet  and  a light  unto 
my  path.  Psl.  cxix.  105. 

Cause  the  lamp  to  burn  always.  Exodus  xxvii.  20. 

Shall  thy  wonders  be  known  in  the  dark?  Psl. 
lxxxix.  12. 

For  thou  art  my  lamp,  0 Lord  ; and  the  Lord  wilt 
lighten  my  darkness.  II.  Sam.  xxii.  29. 

Take  this  book  of  the  law  and  put  it  in  the  side  of 
the  ark  of  the  covenant  of  the  Lord  your  God,  that  it 
may  be  there  for  a witness  against  thee.  Deut.  xxxi. 
36. 

And  the  whole  world  was  of  one  language  and  of 
one  speech.  Gen.  ii.  1.  The  multitude  came  together, 
and  was  confounded  because  that  every  man  heard 
them  speak  in  his  own  language.  Acts.  ii.  6. 

Ye  are  the  light  of  the  world.  Matt.  v.  14. 

That  ye  may  be  blameless  and  harmless,  among 
whom  ye  shine  as  lights  of  the  world.  Phil.  ii.  15. 

And  all  the  people  saw  the  thunderings,  and  the 
lightnings,  and  the  noise  of  the  trumpet,  and  the 
mountain  smoking,  and  when  the  people  saw  it,  they 
removed,  and  stood  afar  off.  Ex.  xx.  18. 

And  the  second  angel  sounded,  and  as  it  were  a great 
mountain  hunting  with  fire  was  cast  into  the  sea. 
Rev.  viii.  8.  Let  burning  coals  fall  upon  them : let 
them  be  cast  into  the  fire.  Ps.  cxl.  10. 

There  shall  the  great  owl  make  her  nest,  and  lay 
and  hatch,  and  gather  under  her  shadow.  Isaiah 
xxxiv.  15.  I will  make  a * * * mourning  as  the 
owls.  Micah  i.  8. 

Thou  art  weighed  in  the  balance  and  found  wanting. 
Dan.  v.  27. 

And  I beheld,  and  lo,  a black  horse ; and  he  that  sat  on 
him  had  a pair  of  balances  in  his  hand.  Rev.  vi.  5. 

And  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  their  eyes  ; 
and  there  shall  be  no  more  death,  neither  sorrow  nor 
crying  ; neither  ahall  there  be  any  more  pain.  Rev. 
xxi.  4. 


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Wherefore  as  by  one  man  sin  entered  into  the  world 
and  death  by  sin  ; and  so  death  passed  upon  all  men 
for  that  all  have  sinned  ! Rom.  v.  12. 


Draw  nigh  to  God  and  he  will  draw  nigh  to  you. 
Cleanse  your  hands,  ye  sinners ; and  purify  your 
hearts,  ye  double-minded.  Jas.  iv.  8. 


And  they  shall  come  from  the  east  and  from  the 
west,  and  from  the  north  and  from  the  south,  and 
shall  sit  down  in  the  kingdom  of  God.  Luke,  xiii.  29. 

As  in  water  face  answereth  to  face,  so  the  heart  of 
man  to  man.  Prov.  xxvii.  19. 

A double-minded  man  is  unstable  in  all  his  ways. 
Jas.  i.  8. 

As  for  man  his  days  are  as  grass  ; as  the  flower  of 
the  field  so  he  flourisheth.  Psl.  ciii.  15. 

He  cometh  forth  like  a flower  and  is  cut  down. 
Job,  xiv.  2. 

So  they  hanged  Haman  on  the  gallows  that  he 
had  prepared  for  Mordecai.  Esther,  vii.  10. 

And  they  hanged  Hainan’s  ten  sons.  Esther,  ix.  14. 

Rechab  said  to  him,  Is  thine  heart  right,  as  my 
heart  is  with  thy  heart?  And  Jehonadab  answered, 
It  is.  If  it  be  give  me  thine  band  s and  he  gave  him 
his  hand;  and  he  took  him  up  to  him  into  the  chariot. 
II.  Kings,  x.  15. 

When  I consider  thy  heavens,  the  work  of  thy 
fingers,  the  moon  and  the  stars  which  thou  hast 
ordained,  What  is  man  ? Psl.  viii.  8. 

Therefore  when  thou  doest  thine  alms,  do  not  sound 
a trumpet  before  thee,  as  the  hypocrites  do  in  the 
synagogues  and  in  the  streets,  that  they  may  have  glory 
of  men.  Matt.  yi.  2, 

Solomon  seeing  the  young  man  that  he  was  indus- 
trious, he  made  him  ruler  over  all  the  charge  of  the 
bouse  of  Joseph.  I,  Kings,  ii.  28, 


802 


PAUL’S  FIRST  MISSIONARY  JOURNEY. 

With  Barnabas  and  John  Mark.  (Acts  xiii.  xiv.) 


They  start  from  Antioch,  in  Syria,  the  centre  of  Gentile  evangelization, 
to  go  to  Selucia,  its  seaport,  whence  they  sail  to  the  island  of  Cyprus,  land- 
ing at  Salamis.  The  Apostles  preached  in  the  synagogues  there,  then  trav- 
ersed the  isle,  100  miles,  to  Paphos,  its  capital  city,  where  Elymas  was 
struck  blind  and  Sergius  Paulus,  the  Roman  pro-consul,  converted.  They 
then  crossed  to  the  southern  shore  of  Asia  Minor  and  landed  at  Perga,  where 
John  Mark  left  them  and  returned  home.  The  mountains  were  then  crossed 
where  they  probably  suffered  the  trials  enumerated  in  II.  Cor.  xi.,  26,  27,  till 
they  reached  Antioch  in  Pisidia.  Here  they  preached  the  first  Sabbath  in 
the  synagogue  to  the  Jews  (Paul’s  first  recorded  sermon)  and  the  second  Sab- 
bath to  the  Gentiles,  but  were  subsequently  ejected  by  the  rulers.  The 
great  road  was  then  followed  to  Iconium,  the  capital  of  Lycaonia,  where 
they  stayed  a long  time  making  converts,  but  were  at  length  stoned  and  fled 
to  Lystra.  Here  Paul  healed  a cripple  and  the  multitudes  treated  them  as 
gods,  Jupiter  and  Mercury;  but  Jews  from  Iconium  came  and,  declaring 
them  impostors,  had  them  stoned.  They  fled  thence  to  Derbe  where  having 
rested  awhile  they  returned  through  Lystra,  Iconium  and  Antioch  to  Perga. 
Having  here  but  little  success  they  sailed  back  to  Antioch  where  they  re- 
ported their  work  to  a full  assembly  of  disciples  and  abode  probably  six  or 
seven  years. 


PAUL’S  SECOND  MISSIONARY  JOURNEY. 

With  Silas.  (Acts  xv.  36  ; xviii.  22.) 


303 


iinnoch,  in  Syria,  the  starting-point,  whence  through  Syria  and  Cilicia, 
confirming  the  churches  and  delivering  the  decrees  of  the  council  of  Jerusa- 
lem. Thence  across  the  mountains  to  Derbe  and  Lystra,  where  Timothy  joined 
Paul.  They  then  went  through  Phrygia  and  Galatia,  where  Paul  fell  sick 
(Gal.  iv.,  13),  then  into  Mysia,  thence  were  divinely  guided  to  Troas,  where 
Paul  met  with  Luke  and  had  a vision  inviting  him  to  Macedonia.  Here 
they  embarked,  touched  at  Samothracia  and  landed  at  Neapolis.  Thence 
they  crossed  the  Pharsalian  Plain  to  Philippi,  where  Lydia  and  the  jailer 
with  his  household  were  converted  and  baptized,  the  sorceress  exorcised, 
the  Apostles  scourged,  imprisoned  and  miraculously  released.  Paul,  leaving 
Luke  and  Timothy  here,  passed  through  Amphipolis  and  Apollonia  to  Thess- 
alonica,  where  he  stayed  three  Sabbaths,  was  assailed  by  a Jewish  mob,  and 
escaped  to  Berea.  Thence  he  was  sent  by  the  brethren  probably  by  sea  to 
Athens,  where  he  disputed  with  the  Jews  and  made  his  memorable  address 
on  Mars’  Hill.  Then  he  retired  to  Corinth;  from  this,  as  his  head-quarters, 
h®  evangelized  in  Achaia;  was  joined  by  Silas  and  Timothy,  wrote  two 
Epistles  to  the  Thessalonians,  was  brought  before  Gallio,  and  sailed  with 
Aquila  and  Priscilla,  two  converts,  from  Cenchrea  to  Ephesus,  where  he  left 
Aquila  and  Priscilla  and  |went  on  to  Caesarea,  thence  to  Jerusalem  to  keep 
the  feast  of  Pentecost  and  returning  to  Antioch,  where  he  remained  a year. 


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PAUL’S  THIRD  MISSIONARY  JOURNEY. 

With  Timothy.  (Acts  xviii.  23  ; xxi.  33.) 


Antioch,  in  Syria,  again  the  starting-point,  thence  through  Galatia  and 
> Phrygia  to  Ephesus,  where  they  stayed  three  years.  Here  Paul  refuted 
false  philosophers,  exposed  the  sorcerers,  who  burnt  their  books,  taught  in 
the  school  of  Tyrannus,  was  opposed  by  Demetrius,  and  sent  away  by  friends 
to  Macedonia  where  he  visited  his  converts,  then  passed  on  into  Greece  and 
probably  visited  the  churches  at  Corinth  and  Achaia.  Being  waylaid  by 
the  Jews,  he  sent  his  companions  forward  to  Troas,  and  by  some  secret  route 
reached  Philippi  himself,  where  he  was  joined  by  Luke.  They  sailed  thence 
and  arrived  at  Troas  in  five  days,  where  Paul  preached  and  Eutychus  fell 
from  the  window.  From  this  they  travelled  by  land  to  Assos,  where  Paul 
embarked,  touched  at  Mitylene,  anchored  the  next  day  off  Chios,  put  in  the 
day  after  at  Throgyllium  and  the  following  day  touched  at  Miletus,  where 
Paul  probably  remained  for  two  days,  sent  for  the  presbyters  of  Ephesus  and 
bade  them  farewell.  They  sailed  past  Coos  and  Rhodes  to  Partara,  changed 
vessels,  sighted  Cyprus,  landed  at  Tyre,  where  Paul  was  warned  not  to  go  to 
Jerusalem.  Here  the  Christians  accompanied  him  to  the  ship,  knelt  on  the 
shore  and  prayed.  Then  Paul  proceeded  to  Ptolemais,  thence  to  Caesarea, 
where  he  remained  many  days  with  Philip  and  Agabus  foretold  bis  impris- 
onment. Then,  accompanied  by  Mnason,  they  went  by  land  to  Jerusalem, 
wh^fe  he  was  put  in  prison  and  sent  to  Caesarea  to  the  governor  Felix. 


PAUL’S  VOYAGE  TO  ROME.  805 


With  Aristarchus  and  prisoners  under  charge  of  Julius  a centurion  of  the 
Augustan  cohort.  (Actsxxvii.  xxviii.) 


Paul  sailed  from  Caesarea  in  a vessel  bound  for  Adramyttium,  touched  at 


Sidon,  where  he  visited  friends,  sailed  north  of  Cyprus  to  Myra,  where  they 
were  transhipped  to  an  Alexandrian  corn-vessel  which  coasted  for  about  130 
miles  along  the  southern  shore  of  Asia  Minor  and  Cnidus,  where  the  wind 
and  current  drove  the  ship  southward  to  Crete;  rounding  Cape  Salmore  they 
made  for  Fair  Havens,  where  Paul  advised  them  to  winter.  But  the  harbor 
being  incommodious,  they  tried  to  reach  Phenice,  which  had  a sheltered 
harbor,  and  were  caught  by  the  wind  Euroclydon  from  the  North-west. 

. Under  shelter  of  Clauda,  an  island  south  of  Crete,  they  prepared  for  a tempest, 
struck  sail,  undergirded  the  ship,  turned  her  head  to  the  wind  and  lay  to; 
during  the  next  fourteen  days  they  drifted  486  miles  and  ran  the  ship 
aground  in  a creek  of  Melita  (Malta)  where  they  landed  by  various  means. 
Here  Paul  shook  a viper  from  his  hand,  healed  Publius,  the  chief  man  of  the 
island,  of  fever,  and  abode  three  months.  Sailed  thence  in  an  Alexandrian 
corn  ship  to  Syracuse  (Sicily),  then  making  a circuit,  they  came  to  Rhegium, 
Italy;  after  one  day  reached  Puteoli,  in  the  bay  of  Naples,  where  they  rested 
seven  days;  thence  went  by  the  Appian  Way  to  Appii  Forum,  where  breth- 
ren met  him  and  accompanied  him  to  Rome,  there  he  remained  in  eustodj 
of  a soldier  two  years  in  his  own  hired  house. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


Concert  Exercise . 

THE  LIFE  AND  TIMES  OF  ST.  PAUL. 

What  do  the  Scriptures  tell  us  of  his  childhood , education , and 

early  religious  belief  ? 1.  Acts  xxii.  3 ; 2.  Acts  xxvi.  4,  5 ; 

3.  Phil.  iii.  5. 

What  of  his  persecuting  zeal  ? 4.  Acts  xxii.  20 ; 5.  Acts  yiii. 


3 ; 6.  Acts  ix.  12  ; 7.  Acts  xxii.  4,  5 ; 8.  Acts  xxvi.  9,  10,  11. 

What  of  his  conversion  to  Christianity  ? 9.  Acts  ix.  3-9.  (If 

desired,  two  other  accounts.) 
What  of  his  baptism  ? . . 10.  Acts  xxii.  12-16. 


What  of  his  promptness  and  zeal  in  preaching  Christ?.  .11.  Acte 
ix.  20-22;  12.  Acts  xvii.  1-3;  13.  Acts  xxviii.  23. 

What  of  his  commission  to  preach  the  gospel  ? 14.  Gal.  i.  1 ; 

15.  Gal.  i.  11,  12. 

What  of  his  doctrine,  addresses,  and  epistles? 16.  1 Cor.  i. 

23,  24;  17.  1 Cor.  xv.  3,  4 ; 18.  Rom.  iii.  23,  24. 


What  of  his  address  to  the  Athenians? 19.  Acts  xix.  31. 

What  of  the  miracles  he  wrought  ? ....  20.  Acts  xvi.  16-18  ; 21. 

Acts  xiv.  8-10. 

What  of  his  miracles  not  recorded? 22.  Acts  xix.  11,  12. 


What  of  the  treatment  he  received  from  his  countrymen  ? 23. 

Acts  ix.  23,  24;  24.  Acts  xxiii.  12-15. 

What  of  his  own  narrations  of  perils  and  sufferings  ? 25.  2 

Cor.  xi.  24-28. 

What  of  the  success  that  attended  his  labors?.  .26.  Acts  ix.  31  ; 
27.  Acts  xiv.  1,  3;  28.  Acts  xvii.  4;  29.  Acts  xviii.  8;  30. 

Acts  xix.  20. 

What  of  his  miraculous  deliverance  from  prison  ? 81.  Acts 

xvi.  25 -30. 

What  of  the  viper  that  fastened  on  his  hand?. . .32.  Acts  xxviii. 

3-5. 

What  of  the  closing  record  found  in  the  Acts  of  Apostles  ? . . 33. 

Acts  xxviii.  16,  30,  31, 
— 8 . S.  Times . 

See  Life  of  St.  Paul,  page  312. 


PRAYER  MEETING  TALKS. 


HOW  TO  MAKE  PRAYER  MEETINGS  INTERESTING 

1.  Get  all  the  people  close  together,  Ezra  iii.  1 ; Neh.  viii.  1 , 
Matt,  xviii.  20  ; Acts  xii.  12 ; Acts  ii.  1. 

2.  The  leader  should  simply  direct  the  minds  of  those  pres 
ent  to  something  definite  for  prayer  and  meditation. 

All  talks  should  be  short,  Ecc.  v.  2 ; 1 Cor.  ii.  1-5,  etc. 

3.  All  prayers  should  be  short  and  to  the  point ; avoid  repe 
tition,  Matt.  vi.  7-13.  Short  prayers  the  rule  of  the  Bibie., 

Illustrations  : Moses — Deut.  ix,  26-29  ; Solomon — 1 Kings 
iii.  6-9  ; Elisha — 2 Kings  vi.  17,  18  ; Hezekiah — 2 Kings  xix. 
15-19  ; Jeremiah — xxxii.  16-25,  etc.;  Paul — Eph  iii.  14  21 ; Our 
Saviour — Matt.  xxvi.  39  ; John  xvii. 

4.  There  should  be  special  prayer  for  special  cases,  Acts  xii.  5 

Christ  encouraged  specific  prayer,  Mark  x.  46-51. 

Have  requests,  1 Tliess.  v.  25  ; 2 Thess.  iii.  1. 

5.  Have  good  appropriate  singing,  Psa.  Ivii.  7-9  ; lix.  16  ; 
lxxxix.  1 ; ci.  1 ; civ.  33  ; 1 Cor.  xiv.  15.  Use  an  organ  or 
piano  to  lead  ; 2 Chron.  xxx.  21  ; Psa.  lxxxvii.  7.  Avoid  formal 
prayers  addresses.  They  will  kill  a meeting. 

6.  Hints  as  to  how  we  should  pray  : 

(a)  Reverently,  Isa.  vi.  2-3. 

(b)  In  humility,  Psa.  ix.  12. 

(c)  In  faith,  believing,  Heb.  xi.  6. 

(d)  In  reliance  on  Holy  Spirit  for  help,  Rom.  viii.  26. 

(e)  Fervently ; earnestly,  James  v.  16. 

(/)  Importunately,  Luke  xi.  7,  8. 

(g)  Heartily,  Matt.  xv.  8. 

( h ) With  expectation,  1 Peter  iii.  12. 

( i ) With  argumentative  power,  Job  xxiii.  4. 

(i)  In  accordance  with  God’s  will,  Matt.  24,  39  ; 1 Johnv.  14. 

( k ) In  a forgiving  spirit,  Mark  xi.  25,  26. 

( l ) With  confession,  Dan.  ix.  4,  5 ; 1 John  l.  9. 

(m)  With  thanksgiving,  Phil.  iv.  6. 

in)  Ask  in  Christ’s  name,  John  xiv.  14. 

Let  us  be  always  in  the  Spirit  of  prayer,  Eph.  vi.  18. 

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310  CURIOSITIES  OE  THE  BIBLE. 

THE  SWEET  WORD  “ COME.” 

The  first  “Come”  in  the  Bible  is  a “Come of  Salvation,’1 
when  God  invited  Noah  and  his  family  into  the  ark  (Gen.  vii, 
1).  The  last  “Come”  in  the  Bible  is  a “Come of  Salvation,” 
too.  “The  Spirit  and  the  bride  say  come”  (Rev.  xxii.  17). 
After  John  had  seen  all  the  glories  of  heaven,  the  Lord  Jesus 
Christ  sent  him  the  message  : “Come” — the  last  message  Jesus 
sent  from  heaven  to  this  earth.  Luke  xix.  5 ; “ Make  haste  and 
come  down,  for  to-day  I must  abide  at  thy  house.”  People  say 
Zaccheus  was  very  much  in  earnest,  but  if  he  was  he  would  have 
been  like  the  woman  who  pressed  through  the  crowd  to  touch 
Jesus,  instead  of  hiding  himself  up  in  a tree.  We  do  not  read 
that  Zaccheus  saw  Jesus,  but  Jesus  saw  Zaccheus.  We  are 
naturally  proud,  and,  like  Zaccheus,  we  w ish  to  exalt  ourselves, 
but  before  Jesus  can  do  us  any  good,  we  must  come  down. 
Matthew  xi.  28  : “ Come  unto  me  all  ye  that  labor  and  are 
heavy  laden,  and  I will  give  you  rest.”  This  is  a very  impor- 
tant “ Come  ;”  there  must  be  a coming  unto  the  person  of  the 
Lord  Jesus  Christ. 

Many  people  think  salvation  depends  on  receiving  the  doc- 
trine of  the  Bible  ; but  we  may  receive  every  doctrine  in 
the  Book  and  not  be  a Christian.  A sinner  wanted  to  prove 
that  he  was  as  good  a Christian  as  anybody,  because  he 
believed  all  that  was  in  the  Bible.  [He  was  too  smarfrfor  me, 
and  I could  not  argue  with  him,  but  I said  : I have  been  to 
America  three  times.  I have  gone  right  from  New  York  to 
California  and  back  again.  If  you  were  to  ask  me  my  opinion  of 
America,  suppose  I should  say  it  was  just  as  good  as  yours,  and 
that  I was  as  much  an  American  as  you  ?]  Views  about  Christ 
do  not  make  us  Christians  ; we  must  come  to  Him  as  a person  ; 
“ Come  unto  me.” 

In  2 Cor.  vi.  17,  we  have  another  “Come”  from  the  lips  of 
God;  “Come  out  from  among  them,  and  be  ye  separate.” 
Some  people  think  that  should  be  the  first  “ Come,”  that  com- 
ing out  and  being  separate  makes  them  Christians.  But  this  is 
Jesus’  message  to  His  people.  I do  not  come  out — come  out  to 
make  myself  a Christian,  but  because  I am  a Christian. 


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John  xxi.  12  : “Come  and  dine.”  As  soon  as  we  cease  to 
let  the  world  satisfy  us,  God  satisfies  us.  These  are  three 
sweet  words  of  the  Savior  to  Peter  in  this  chapter  : 4 4 Come  and 
dine,”  4 4 Feed  my  sheep,”  “Follow  thou  Me.”  God  never 
sends  a hungry  Christian  to  feed  his  sheep  ; they  must  them- 
selves first  be  fed.  If  we  dine  with  the  Master,  we  are  able  to 
go  and  satisfy  some  one  else.  Therein  we  shall  follow  Him. 
John  xi.  42  : 44  Lazarus,  come  forth  !”  Jesus  had  but  to  speak 
the  word,  and  the  dead  will  live.  Ah,  but  that  was  Jesus,  you 
say.  44  Greater  things  than  these  shall  ye  do.”  We  have  not 
got  this  power,  simply  because  we  have  not  the  other  44  Comes” 
that  go  before. 

Another  sweet  44  Come”  (Mark  vi.  31)  : 44  Come  ye  your- 
selves apart  into  a desert  place  and  rest  awhile.  The  disciples 
had  received  power  to  cast  out  devils  ; they  had  come  back  and 
told  Jesus  of  the  sermons  they  had  preached  and  the  mighty 
deeds  they  had  done,  expecting  Him  to  pat  them  on  the  back, 
and  say,  44  Ye  did  well.”  There  is  something  we  need  just  as 
much,  and  that  is  to  be  with  Christ.  Notice  one  point ; Christ 
did  not  say  : 44  Go  into  a desert  place.”  He  never  sends  us  into 
the  desert ; He  takes  us  there.  The  desert  is  a sweet  place 
when  the  Master  is  with  us.  God  sends  us  these  seemingly 
mysterious  visitations  of  His  providence  that  we  may  44  come 
apart.”  John  xiv.  3 : “I  will  come  again  and  receive  you 
unto  myself.”  Christ  said  He  would  go  away,  and  He  did. 
He  has  promised  to  come  back,  and  this  word  is  as  sure  as  the 
other.  Then  His  word  will  be:  44  Come  home.”  Salvation 
begins  with  44  Come  down,”  and  ends  with  44  Come  home.”  Put 
these  seven  sweet  “Comes”  together  : 44  Come  down;44  Come  to 
Me;”  “Come  out,”  “Come  and  dine;”  “Come  forth;” 
“ Come  apart ;”  44  Come  home.”  And  may  God  onen  our  ears 
to  hear  the  Master’s  voice. — Henry  Moorhouse.  in  outline 
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THE  LIFE  AND  TIMES  OF  ST.  PAUL. 

The  apostle  himself  holds  up  his  own  example  as  a model, 
therefore  we  do  well  to  search  closely  his  statements  concern- 
ing himself  and  his  relations  to  the  church  and  to  the  gospel. 
These  are  expressed  in  the  comparisons  of  which  he  makes 
use,  each  giving  us  a distinct  lesson. 

A Debtor,  Rom.  i,  15.  He  regards  himself  as  a debtor. 
It  is  an  act  of  simple  honesty  to  pay  one’s  debts,  fully,  prompt- 
ly, cheerfully  ; and  after  all,  one  has  only  done  a duty.  Thus 
St.  Paul  looked  on  Jews  and  Gentile  as  his  creditors  to  whom 
he  owed  preaching  of  the  gospel. 

An  Ambassador,  2 Cor.  v,  20.  He  represents  his  Sovereign, 
the  most  High,  pleading  with  men  to  be  reconciled  to  Him. 
The  thought  is  of  dignity  and  responsibility.  An  Ambassador 
has  at  all  times  to  maintain  the  dignity  of  his  position,  whether 
engaged  in  delivering  his  message  or  not.  The  first  Ambassa- 
dor from  England  to  China,  found  that  he  could  only  obtain 
an  audience  of  the  Emperor  on  condition  of  prostrating  himself 
in  his  presence.  The  thought  was  inadmissible.  The  honor 
of  England  would  be  compromised.  He  returned  home  with- 
out even  presenting  his  credentials  and  his  king  and  country 
approved  the  conduct  of  their  Ambassador. 

An  Ambassador  in  bonds,  Eph.  vi,  20.  This  gives  us  an  ad 
ditional  thought,  oppressed,  imprisoned,  bound  with  chains,  an 
Ambassador  still.  As  such  he  pleaded  with  Agrippa  (Acts  xxv, 
29,)  not  as  prisoner  before  a judge,  but  as  “Ambassador  m 
bonds.” 

An  Earthen  Vessel,  2 Cor.  iv.  7.  Formed  by  God,  his  maker 
for  a purpose  utterly  dependant  on  Him  ; without  Him,  base 
and  worthless,  and  needing  constant  in-filling  from  the  Divine 
Treasury. 

A Lantern,  2 Cor.  iv.  6.  Here  he  is  illuminating  the  sur- 
rounding darkness  because  He  has  himself  received  light  from 
on  high,  unless  if  his  light  grow  dim  or  be  extinguished. 

A Laborer,  2 Cor.  lii.  9.  Whose  wages  depend  on  his  work 
being  well  done,  but  to  whom  no  glory  or  applause  is  due. 

A Sower,  1 Cor.  ix.  11.  Rejoicing  in  Hope,  knowing  that 
though  others  reap  the  fruit  of  his  labors,  all  are  under  the 


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same  Lord  or  the  harvest  and  one  day  “Sower  and  reaper 
shall  rejoice  together.”  Diversities  of  gifts  but  the  same  Lord. 

A Steward,  1 Cor.  iv.  i.  Entrusted  with  his  Lord’s  goods  for 
the  benefit  of  others,  and  earnestly  endeavoring  to  be  found 
faithful  in  all  things  as  “a  good  steward  of  the  manifold 
grace  of  God.” 

A Father,  1 Thess.  ii.  11,  12.  To  the  young  church,  tenderly 
solicitous  for  its  welfare,  its  health,  its  growth,  not  only  for 
the  church  or  congregation  as  a whole,  (many  are  full  of 
genuine  affection  and  tenderness  in  the  pulpit  on  Sabbath)  but 
for  each  individual  member,  exhorting  and  consoling  each  one. 

An  Architect,  1 Cor.  iii.  10.  Who  has  well  laid  the  founda- 
tion of  a building,  or  perhaps  rather  who  has  commenced  an 
edifice  on  the  only  sure  foundation,  the  Rock  Christ  Jesus,  and 
who  anxiously  warns  those  who  are  to  continue  His  work,  to 
put  into  it  none  but  good  material  and  good  workmanship. 

A Runner,  1 Cor.  ix.  25,  26.  His  thoughts  are  in  the  Gre- 
cian games  so  well  known  to  the  Corinthians,  running  stead- 
ily, his  eye  fixed  on  the  goal,  where  awaits  him  an  incorrupti- 
ble crown  ; the  thought  of  that  crown  giving  him  courage  not 
only  to  run,  but  “ to  be  temperate  in  all  things.” 

A Wrestler,  1 Cor.  ix.  25,  27.  He  is  more  even  than  a run- 
ner, he  is  earnestly  contending  in  desperate  conflict  with  the 
“ flesh  ” as  with  an  invincible  adversary  ; who  has  a charmed 
life,  who  can  be  kept  in  subjection  but  not  killed  ; fearing  to 
give  him  a moment’s  repose  or  an  inch  of  foothold,  least  hav- 
ing preached  to  others  Paul  should  be  cast  away. 

A Soldier,  2 Tim.  iv.  7.  He  has  “ fought  a good  fight  ” and 
knows  that  his  Commander  is  satisfied  with  him. 

A Veteran,  2 Tim.  ii.  4.  He  counsels  his  young  comrade 
Timothy  to  “endure  hardness  as  a good  soldier  of  Jesus 
Christ”  and  not  to “ entangle  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this 
life,”  but  to  seek  only  to  “ please  Him  who  has  chosen  him  to 
be  a soldier. 

A Victor,  2 Cor.  ii.  14.  A soldier  still,  he  is  led  in  triumph, 
his  Prince  has  triumphed  and  he  who  has  shared  the  toil  and 
the  battle  shares  also  the  glory.  S.  R.  Geldard. 


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MAN  AND  THE  WATCH. 

TEXT  — “I  am  fearfully  and  wonderfully  made.”  — Ps. 
cxxxix.  14. 

I.  The  watch  has  a maker.  So  man  has  a Maker  (Isa. 
lxiv.  8 ; Job.  xxxv.  10).  If  a man  said  a watch  had  no  maker, 
you  would  call  him  a fool.  That  is  just  what  the  Holy  Spirit 
says  about  such  men  who  say  we  have  no  Maker.  “The  fool 
hath  said  in  his  heart  there  is  no  God  ” (Ps.  xiv.  1).  The  Heav- 
ens declare  the  Glory  of  God,  and  the  firmament  showeth  His 
handiwork.  (Ps.  xix.  1 ; Rom.  i.  20). 

II.  Watchmakers  name  the  watch  by  three  principal  parts, 
1.  The  movement.  2.  The  plates.  3.  The  case  that  holds  them. 
So  man  has  a body,  soul  and  spirit.  (1  Thess.  v.  23).  And  like 
his  Maker,  he  is  a trinity.  (John  xiv.  9,  11  ; Gen.  i.  26). 

III.  Although  you  take  the  movement  out  of  the  case,  it  will 
go  all  the  same.  So  with  man,  ‘ ‘ whether  in  the  body  or  out 
of  the  body.”  Absent  from  the  body,  the  believer  is  present  with 
the  Lord.  (2  Cor.  v.  8,  12  ; 1,  4).  The  watch  don’t  go  to  sleep 
because  out  of  the  case  ; neither  does  man.  (Acts  vii.  59).  The 
body  sleeps,  but  the  spirit  goes  to  God  that  gave  it,  if  a believer, 
and  to  his  own  place  like  Judas  if  an  unbeliever.  Eccl.  iii.  21  ; 
xii.  7 ; Acts  i.  25  ; Luke  xvi.  22,  23. 

IV.  By  looking  at  the  face  of  the  watch,  you  can  generally 
tell  whether  it  is  right  or  wrong,  when  fast  or  slow.  So  with 
man  ; when  sorrowful,  the  face  tells  it  (Neh.  ii.  2) ; when  joy- 
ful, the  same  (Prov.  xv.  13)  ; when  sinful,  (Mark  vii.  20,  23 ; 
2 Chron.  xxvi.  19.  The  sinner  runs  fast , (Rom.  iii.  15).  The 
Christian  runs  with  patience.  (Heb.  xii.  1 ; 2 Cor.  v.  7).  The 
sinner’s  end,  “death.”  Rom.  vi.  21  ; Prov.  iv.  12.  The  Chris- 
tian’s end,  everlasting  life  and  “pleasures  for  evermore.” 
Rom.  vi.  22,  23 ; Ps.  16,  11. 

V.  All  the  works  are  run  by  the  mainspring.  Take  that 
away  and  it  stops.  So  God  is  man’s  mainspring.  A believer 
can  say  “All  my  springs  are  in  Thee,”  as  he  is  a being  of  both 
worlds — the  material  and  the  spiritual  worlds.  “In  Him  we 
live  and  move  and  have  our  being.”  ^Ps.  lxxxviii.  7 ; Rom.  i. 
20  ; Acts  xvii.  28  ; Col.  i.  16,  17  ; 1 John  i.  4,  10  ; John  v.  12). 


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VI.  They  make  seven,  nine  and  sixteen  jewelled  watches. 
We  have  seen  seven  and  nine  jewelled  Christians  ; we  have  no 
doubt  of  it,  but  nine  jewelled  ones  are  very  rare.  Gal.  v.  22, 
23,  speaks  about  the  nine  we  ought  to  have.  There  never  was 
a sixteen  jewelled  one  but  Christ.  (Heb.  vii.  26  ; 1 Pet.  ii.  21,  23). 

Lately  there  are  some  trying  to  make  us  believe  they  are  six- 
teen jewelled,  and  capped  at  that  ; read  Prov.  xxx.  12,  13, 
and  see  what  generation  they  have  sprung  from  ; and  Heb.  v. 
12,  13,  the  trouble  ; and  in  John  i.  8,  the  cause.  Beware  of 
sounding  brass  and  tinkling  cymbal  watches. 

VII.  The  maker  gives  the  watch  to  the  one  that  can  pay  his 
price  for  it.  So  the  believing  sinner  has  been  given  to  Jesus. 
(John  vi.  37  and  xvii.  2,  11).  He  has  paid  the  price  for  the 
sinner.  (1  Pet.  i.  18,  19  ; Acts  xx.  28).  \ So  now  he  is  not  his 
own  but  bought  with  a price.  (1  Cor.  vi.  19,  20  ; Gal.  ii.  20). 
Every  sinner  may  come  to  Christ  and  He  will  in  no  wise  cast 
out.  John  vi.  37. 

VIII.  The  watch,  after  running  a while,  needs  cleaning  and 
oiling.  So  the  Christian  needs  cleaning  and  oiling  all  through 
life  to  keep  him  in  good  running  order.  We  have  heard  some 
tick  and  point  the  hours  irregularly  ; a little  cleaning  and  oil- 
ing would  do  them^much  good.  1 John  1,  7,  10,  2,  1 ; James 
v.  16  ; Heb.  iv.  14,  16. 

IX.  The  watch  has  a regulator  to  correct  it  if  wrong.  So 
God  has  given  every  man  a regulator,  and  that  is  conscience  ; 
Rom.  ii.  13,  16  ; but  some  have  their  consciences  seared,  as  with 
a hot  'iron,  so  it  is  no  longer  a trustworthy  regulator.  u And 
now  God  by  His  word  commands  men  everywhere  to  repent, 
and  believe  in  the  gospel,”  and  if  he  don’t  the  word  shall  judge 
him  in  the  last  day.  “Search  and  see.”  1 Tim.  iii.  2 ; Acts  xvii. 
30  ; Mark  i.  14,  15  ; John  1,  9 ; 12,  46,  50. 

X.  Finally  the  watch  accomplishes  what  it  was  made  for. 
So  every  man  was  made  for  a purpose  and  that  is  to  u glorify 
God  his  Maker  here,  and  enjoy  him  forever.”  Eccl.  xii.  1 ; 1 
Cor.  x.  31 ; Luke  xix.  12,  27  ; Matt.  xxv.  14,  46.  May  God 
bless  this  truth  to  every  soul  who  reads  it,  is  the  prayer  of  a 
brand  plucked  from  the  burning.  Zee.  iii.  1,  5. 

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PRAYER  MEETING  TALKS. 

I.  Faith.  2 Peter,  1 : 5-7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

Every  grace  has  its  own  sphere  in  which  it  manifests  itself, 
and  in  which  it  exercises  its  specific  virtue.  It  has  its  own 
office  in  the  economy  of  salvation.  Faith  is  the  first  and  fun- 
damental grace.  It  underlies  every  other  grace.  It  makes 
them  possible.  It  brings  them  forth  as  its  own  children.  Its 
sphere  therefore,  is  an  universal  one,  because  it  is  necessary  in 
every  part  of  the  Christian  life.  1 ‘ Whatsoever  is  not  of  faith 
is  sin.”  Rom.  14  : 23.  “Without  faith  it  is  impossible  to 
please  God.”  Heb.  11  : 6. 

I.  Its  Origin.  1.  God . Rom.  12  : 3 ; Eph.  2 : 8. 

“ “ 2.  Holy  Ghost . 1 Cor.  12  : 9 ; Gal.  5 : 22. 

“ “ 3.  Jesus  Christ . Heb.  12  : 2. 

II.  Its  Object.  Being  in  the  soul  it  speeds  back  to  its 
source.  It  it  therefore,  the  Couplet,  the  band  of  gold 
uniting  the  soul  to  all  that  is  endearing  and  eternal. 
1st,  God.  Jno.  14  : 1 ; 2nd,  Christ , Acts  20  : 21 ; 16  : 31. 

III.  Its  Character.  This  is  taken  from  what  it  deals  with. 

Its  essential  character  is  given  in  the  word  “reliance,” 
“trust.”  Prov.  3:5-  Ps.  37  : 5.  It  is  precious.  2 Pet. 

1 : 1.  Most  holy.  Jude  20.  Fruitful,  1 Thess.  1 : 3 ; 2 
Thess.  1 : 11.  An  evidence  of  regeneration.  1 John  5 : 1. 

IV.  Its  Effects.  In  its  effects  it  attaches  itself  to  everything 

in  the  Christian’s  way  and  warfare.  If  it  does  not  ‘ ‘ work 
by  love.”  Gal.  5:6.  It  is  dead,  being  alone.  Jas.  2 : 
17.  Wherever  it  is  a true  living  grace,  there  it  justifies. 
Rom.  5 : 1.  Sanctifies.  Acts  15  : 9.  Edifies.  1 Tim. 
1 : 4.  Preserves.  1 Pet.  1 : 5.  Gives  Hopes.  Rom. 
5 : 2.  Joy.  1 Pet.  1 : 8.  Peace.  Rom.  15  : 13.  Confi- 
dence. Isa.  28  : 16.  Spiritual  light.  Jno.  12  : 36-46.  Sal- 
vation. Mark  16  : 16. 

No  Faith — no  Spiritual  Life : — no  Salvation. 

In  temptation,  tribulation,  and  adversities  we  should  have 
perished,  except  faith  went  with  us  to  deliver  us. — Tyndale. 
“If  our  faith  were  but  more  simple, 

We  should  take  him  at  His  word, 

And  our  lives  would  be  all  sunshine 
In  the  sweetness  of  our  Lord.” — Fabeb. 


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II.  VIRTUE.— 2 Peter  i.  5,  7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

11  Giving*  all  diligence,  add  to  your  faith,  virtue  or  as  it  may 
be  rendered  “Courage.”  This  grace  is  a soldierly  virtue,  and 
its  sphere  is  the  battlefield  of  faith.  This  is  the  first-born  grace 
of  a living  faith.  Faith  arms  the  soul  with  manly  vigor 
through  laying  hold  of  God.  It  is  especially  needed  for  con- 
tention with  the  evils  that  come  of  sin  within,  and  the  tempta- 
tions that  way -lay  the  Christian  without.  The  Christian  needs 
a holy  bravery  and  an  heroic  daring  to  go  forward  in  the  way 
of  righteousness.  He  must  be  no  coward.  He  must  quit  him- 
self like  a man  and  be  strong.  1 Cor.  xvi.  13. 

I.  The  Godly  are  called  to  Courageous  Action.  Josh. 

i.  7 ; Deut.  31  : 6 ; 7 : 23  ; Num.  13  : 20  ; 2 Sam.  10 : 

12  ; 1 Chron.  xxii.  13  ; 28  : 20  ; Ezra  x.  4 ;2  Sam.  12  : 28. 

II.  This  Action  is  associated  with  Prayer.  Psa.  xxvii. 

14,  xxxi.  24  ; Joshua  x.,  Judges  6. 

III.  It  Draws  its  vigor  from  the  promises.  1 Cor.  xvi.  13 ; 

Acts  xxviii,  15  ; comp,  with  Acts  xxiii.  11  ; Deut.  xx.3,  4. 

IV.  There  is  no  Christian  Enterprise  without  Courage. 

Fear  ever  brings  failure.  1 Sam.  xv.  24  ; Luke  xix.  21 ; 

John  ix.  19,  22. 

Virtue  wraps  a nation  in  moral  grandeur  which  no  despot- 
ism can  overthrow. — J.  Linero. 

Virtue  maketh  men  on  earth  famous  ; in  their  graves,  illus- 
trious ; in  the  heavens,  immortal. — Chilo. 

I would  be  virtuous  for  my  own  sake,  though  nobody 
were  to  know  it,  as  I would  be  clean  for  my  own  sake,  though 
nobody  were  to  see  me. — Shaftesbury. 

Virtue  consists  in  doing  our  duty  in  the  several  relations  we 
sustain  in  respect  to  ourselves,  to  our  fellowmen  and  to  God, 
as  known  from  reason,  conscience  and  revelation. — Sir  W. 
Alexander. 

Virtue,  according  to  my  idea,  is  the  habitual  sense  of  right, 
and  the  habitual  courage  to  act  up  to  that  sense  of  right,  com- 
bined with  benevolent  sympathies,  the  charity  which  thinketh 
no  evil.  The  union  of  the  highest  conscience  and  the  highest 
sympathy  fills  my  notion  of  virtue. — Mrs.  Jameson. 


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III.  KNOWLEDGE.— 2 Peter  i.  5-7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

This  comes  of  faith,  because  faith  is  the  open  eye  to  see  Jesus, 
and  the  open  ear  to  hear  Him  speak.  The  Christian  life  has 
both  teaching*,  and  teaching  embodied  in  an  example.  Its  truth 
is  not  entirely  abstract,  it  is  concrete.  It  is  full  of  intelligence, 
and  therefore  feeds  upon  and  grows  strong  by  knowledge.  It 
is  an  emotional  life  because  it  centres  itself  in  the  affections, 
but  it  is  in  the  affections  because  it  is  first  of  all  intelligently 
apprehended.  Christians  give  this  account  of  themselves  “ we 
have  known  and  believed  the  love  that  God  hath  to  us.”  1 Jno. 
iv : 16.  “We  love  Him  because  He  first  loved  us.”  v.  19. 
The  sphere  of  knowledge  therefore  is  to  keep  alive  the  soul 
through  communion  with  the  truth. 

I.  We  are  urged  to  grow  in  knowledge.  1 Pet.  ii.  2 ; 
2 Pet.  iii.  18  ; Col.i.  10  ; Eph.  i.  17  ; Eph.  iv.  13. 

II.  Knowledge  increases  confidence  in  God.  Ps.  ix.  10 ; 
Ps.  v.  11  ; Ps.  lvii.  1. 

III.  Knowledge  enlarges  our  love.  1 Jno.  iv.  16-19  ; 
Gal.  v.  16  ; Jude  20.  21  ; 1 John  v.  1,  2. 

IV.  Knowledge  arouses  the  soul  to  manifold  activity. 
Acts  iv  . 20  ; Jer.  xx.  9 ; Jno.  i.  40-46  ; Rev.  xxii.  17. 

Y.  The  knowledge  of  Christ  prized  above  every  other 
thing.  Phil.  iii.  8. 

It  is  the  property  of  all  true  knowledge,  especially  spiritual, 
to  enlarge  the  soul  by  filling  it.  T.  Sprat. 

Knowledge  is  estatic  in  enjoyment,  perennial  in  fame,  un- 
limited in  space  and  infinite  in  duration.  De  Witt  Clinton. 

The  first  step  of  knowledge  is  to  know  that  we  are  ignorant. 
We  can  form  no  other  knowledge  of  spiritual  things,  except 
what  God  has  taught  us  in  His  word,  and  where  He  stops  we 
must  stop.  Burleigh. 

Our  infallibility  and  shortness  of  knowledge  should  make  us 
peaceable  and  gentle,  because  I may  be  mistaken  I must  not  be 
dogmatical  and  confident,  peremptory  and  imperious.  I will 
not  break  the  certain  laws  of  charity  for  an  uncertain  doctrine. 
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IV.  TEMPERANCE.— 2 Peter  1 : 5,  7 
THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

Temperance  here  means  self-control.  In  other  words,  the 
supremacy  of  the  reason  and  conscience  over  the  senses  of  the 
body  and  the  faculties  of  the  soul.  It  is  the  reign  of  God’s 
Spirit  through  these  and  the  consequent  regulation  of  the  life 
by  them.  Temperance  is  not  to  be  taken  in  the  narrow  sense 
usually  given  to  it  to-day,  but  in  the  broad  and  comprehensive 
sense  of  the  New  Testament  embracing  the  whole  man,  in  all 
his  power.  He  is  to  be  like  Paul  keeping  his  body  under,  lest 
he  should  be  a castaway.  1 Cor.  ix,  27.  It  is  : 

I.  Control  of  the  thoughts  of  the  heart.  2 Cor.  x.  5 ; 

Prov.  xxiv.  9 ; Deut.  xv.  9 ; Ezek.  xxxviii.  10  ; Heb.  iv. 

12  ; 1 Cor.  xiii.  5 ; Matt.  xv.  19  ; Ps.  cxix.  13  ; Prov.  xv. 

26  ; Isa.  lv.  7. 

II.  Control  of  the  tongue.  Matt.  xii.  37 ; Jas.  i.  19,  20  ; 

Prov.  x.  19  ; Eccles.  v.  2,  3 ; Matt.  xi.  7 ; Prov.  x.  19  ; 

Eccles.  xii,  11. 

III.  Control  of  the  appetite.  1 Cor.  vi.  12,  13 ; 1 Cor. 

ix.  22  ; Rom.  xiv.  17-23  ; 1 Pet.  ii.  11 ; 1 Thess.  iv.  3 ; 

Prov.  xxiii.  20  ; Prov.  xxxi.  4-7. 

IV.  Control  of  the  way  of  life.  1 Thess.  v.  22  ; Isa. 

xxxiii.  14-17  ; Ps.  ci.  Prov.  i.  10-16  ; 1 Cor.  x.  32,  33  ; 

Prov.  vii.  1-3. 

Temperance  is  corporeal  piety  ; it  is  the  preservation  of 
divine  order  in  the  body. — T.  Parker. 

Temperance  is  reason’s  girdle  and  passion’s  bridle,  the 
strength  of  the  soul  and  the  foundation  of  virtue. — Jeremy 
Taylor. 

Temperance  is  the  preservation  of  the  dominion  of  the  soul 
over  sense,  of  reason  over  passion  ; the  want  of  it  destroys 
health,  fortune  and  conscience. — W.  Dodd. 

Our  physical  well-being,  our  moral  worth,  our  social  happi- 
ness, our  political  tranquility  all  depend  upon  the  control  of 
all  our  appetites  and  passions  which  the  ancients  designed  by 
the  cardinal  virtue  of  temperance. — Burke. 


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Y.  PATIENCE.— 2 Peter,  i.  5,  7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

The  sphere  of  patience  is  that  of  trial,  affliction,  persecution. 
There  it  does  its  work  in  the  maintenance  of  Christian  integ- 
rity and  nobleness  of  character.  There  it  is  called  into  play ; 

4 4 the  trial  of  your  faith  worketh  patience,”  Jas.  i.  3 ; 44  Tribu- 
lation worketh  patience  ” Rom.  v.  3.  There  it  shines  forth  in 
its  Divine  beauty,  for  so  it  is  written  of  Christ : 4 4 He  was  op- 
pressed and  He  was  afflicted,  yet  He  opened  not  His  mouth  : 
He  is  brought  as  a lamb  to  the  slaughter  and  as  a sheep  before 
her  shearers  is  dumb,  so  He  openeth  not  His  mouth  ” Isa.  liii. 
7.  “ Who  when  He  was  reviled,  reviled  not  again  ; when  He 

suffered,  He  threatened  not,  but  committed  Himself  to  Him 
that  judgeth  righteously.”  1 Pet.  ii.  23.  [Matt.  x.  23. 

I.  It  is  a Perfecting  Grace.  Jas.  i.  4 ; 1 Pet.  v.  10  ; 

II.  God’s  Plan  is  accomplished  in  us  through  our 
Patience.  Jas.  v.  7,  8 ; Ps.  xxxiii.  7 ; Hab.  ii.  2,  3. 

III.  A Grace  That  adhered  to  every  Christian  Work. 
Rom.  ii.  7 ; Heb.  vi.  12  ; x.  36,  12,  1 ; Luke  xxi.  19. 

IY.  It  is  Necessary  to  our  Receiving  Answers  from 
Prayer.  Ps.  xl.  1,  3 ; Ps.  exxx.  5,  8 ; Lam.  iii.  25,  26  ; 
Micah  vii.  7.  [xlii.  10. 

Y.  He  Rewards  Patience.  Heb.  vi.  15  ; Jas.  i.  12 ; Job. 

YI.  Examples  of  Patience.  2 Thess.  i.  4 ; Gen.  xlix.  18  ; 
Jas.  v.  10,  11. 

Patience  is  one  of  the  few  virtues  that  can  only  be  manifested 
in  this  world. — J.  R.  Macduff. 

Be  patient  and  long  suffering  toward  sinners  ; the  Lord  waits 
with  patience  on  sinners  and  so  may  you. — Flavel. 

Patience  is  a most  precious  jewel,  radiant  with  imperishable 
beauty  ; its  brightness  remaining  even  in  the  deep  night. — 
Krummacher. 

Patience  adorns  the  woman,  approves  the  man,  is  loved  in  a 
child,  praised  in  a young  man,  admired  in  an  old  man.  She  is 
beautiful  in  either  sex  and  every  age. — G.  Home. 

True  resignation  consists  in  a thorough  conformity  to  the 
whole  will  of  God.  In  order  to  do  this,  we  have  only  to  em- 
brace all  events,  good  and  bad,  as  His  will. — Wesley. 


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VI.  GODLINESS.— 2 Peter  i.  5,  7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

This  is  a very  choice  grace.  It  shines  like  the  golclen  crown 
on  the  brow  of  the  Sainted  ones.  It  allies  a man  to  God,  and 
binds  him  over  to  Him.  Bengel  gives  us  this  as  its  meaning, 
“Godliness — by  which  the  faithful  look  to  God  above  all 
things.”  Alford  defines  it  as  “ God  trusting .”  It  is  that  ha- 
bitual reference  to  God,  and  that  conscientious  regard  for  His 
will,  His  law,  in  every  individual  thing,  which  belongs  only 
to  a truly  gracious  spirit.  It  is  like  the  fragrance  of  the  rose, 
it  gives  a graciously  potent  charm  to  the  soul,  and  it  cannot  be 
separated  from  it.  It  adheres  in  the  depths  of  its  nature  as  re- 
newed. It  is  at  the  same  time  the  strength,  and  the  joy  and 
sweetness  of  the  believer’s  life.  It  fills  the  heart  with  a brave 
spirit,  and  the  life  with  a beneficent  grandeur.  It  is  the  true 
spirit  of  conquest.  It  is  marked  by  : 

I.  A life  in  God , and  with  God.  Gen.  v.  24  : xxxiii.  14-17  ; 

1 Tim.  ii.  1-4  ; 2 Peter  iii.  11. 

II.  It  has  rich  rewards.  1 Tim.  vi.  6. 

(1).  Peace  of  mind.  Phil.  iv.  6 ; Isa.  xxvi.  3. 

(2.)  Protection.  Psa.  xci.  9-13  ; Prov.  xii.  21 ; Isa.  xxvi.  4. 

(3.)  Deliverance.  Psa.  xci.  14  ; xxxiv.  7,  17-19  ; xcvii.  10. 

(4.)  Guidance.  Psa.  lxxiii.  23-25  ; xlviii.  14  ; xxxii.  7,  8. 

(5.)  Instruction.  Psa.  xxv.  9-12. 

(6.)  It  lacks  nothing.  Psa.  lxxxiv.  11 ; 1 Tim.  iv.  8. 

He  that  lives  in  Godliness  cannot  be  weary  of  his  life. — R. 
Hall. 

Godliness  is  that  outward  deportment  which  characterises  a 
heavenly  temper. — G Crabb. 

God  throws  many  sweet  allurements  around  the  man  who 
lives  a godly  life,  and  places  before  him  many  useful  and  need- 
ful acts  that  he  may  seek  and  perform  them. — Bishop  Hopkins. 

Godliness  is  to  act  with  a pious  spirit  toward  God  and  in- 
cludes the  whole  of  practical  religion. — A.  Ritchie. 

He  who  traffics  in  Godliness  derives  a sure  and  constant  in- 
terest which  tells  upon  name,  character,  relations,  business, 
prospects.  It  yields  a gain  for  this  world,  and  for  that  which 
is  to  come. — John  Bate, 


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VII.  BROTHERLY  KINDNESS.— 2 Peter  i.  5,  7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

When  we  have  found  “The  Father”  we  quickly  discover 
“The  Brethren,”  those  who  are  members  of  the  family  of 
God.  And  as  John  assures  us,  “everyone  that  loveth  him 
that  begat,  loveth  him  also  that  is  begotten  of  him.”  If  we 
instinctively  love  our  brothers  and  sisters  by  natural  affinity, 
how  much  more  should  we  love  those  who  are  of  the  house- 
hold of  God,  our  brethren  by  spiritual  generation  ? In  our 
human  relations  we  find  a widely  different  spirit  often  dwells 
in  different  members  of  the  family,  but  in  the  family  of  God 
one  spirit  dwells,  one  spirit  reigns.  ‘ 4 By  one  spirit  we  are  all 
baptized  into  one  body,  whether  we  be  Jews  or  Gentiles, 
whether  we  are  bond  or  free  ; and  have  all  been  made  to  drink 
into  one  spirit.”  There  is  but  one  spirit  in  all  the  household  of 
God.  And  that  spirit  breathes  the  tenderest  affection  to  all  its 
kin.  Hence  we  note  : 

I.  Brotherly  kindness  is  shown  by  many  tokens.  (1.) 
Hospitality.  Acts  xvi.  15  ; 1 Tim.  iii.  2 ; v.  10.  (2.) 

Providing  for  necessities.  Phil.  iv.  10-17 ; Gen.  xlii. 
25  ; xliii.  31 ; xlvii.  11.  (3.)  Prayer.  Col.  i.  9-11®; 

Eph.  i.  16-23  ; iii.  14-21 ; 3 John  ii.  (4)  Giving  honor 
that  is  due.  Phil.  iv.  16.  (5.)  Fellowship. 

2 Tim.  iv.  9.  (6.)  Submiting  to  one  another.  Eph. 

v,  21. 

A brother’s  sufferings  should  ever  claim  a brother’s  pity. — 
Addison. 

The  word  of  a brother  pronounced  from  Holy  Scripture  in  a 
time  of  need  carries  an  inconceivable  weight  with  it. — M. 
Luther. 

A brother  is  born  for  adversity  and  not  only  should  Chris- 
tian be  to  a Christian,  a friend  that  sticketh  closer  than  a 
brother,  but  he  should  exemplify  the  loveliness  of  his  religion 
to  them  that  are  without. — J.  M.  Mason. 

Bind  to  your  bosom  your  brothers  and  sisters,  cherish  them 
as  your  dearest  and  best  companions  through  the  journey  of 
life. — J.  Grey. 


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VIII.  CHARITY.— 2 Peter  i.  5-7. 

THE  CHRISTIAN  GRACES. 

Charity  is  the  crowning*  grace.  It  is  the  end,  or  the  fulfil- 
ment of  the  commandment  or  the  law.  Brotherly  kindness 
is  love  to  our  fellow  Christian,  but  charity  is  love  to  God  and 
love  to  men.  It  is  an  all- compassing  grace.  It  is  delineated 
grandly  in  the  13th  chapter  of  1 Cor. , so  grandly  that  many 
have  regarded  it  as  a portraiture  of  Jesus  himself.  The  graces 
of  the  Spirit  reach  their  highest  perfection  in  this  Divine  love, 
and  yet  it  is  not  a grace  that  we  are  to  wait  years  for.  It  is 
awakened  in  the  first  stirring  of  the  Holy  Ghost  in  our  hearts. 
But  it  is  to  grow  and  enlarge  in  us.  It  is  to  become  the 
prevailing  power  in  the  heart,  that  by  which  faith  is  to  effect 
its  ends.  “Faith  worketh  by  love.”  Without  this  charity,  the 
Christian  life  is  simply  impossible,  for  we  have  no  evidence  of 
possessing  the  Spirit,  of  whose  presence  in  the  soul  this  is  the 
firstl  fruit.  Having  charity,  it  leads  us  to — 

I.  Self  Sacrificing  Action.  2 Cor.  viii.  9 ; 1 Cor.  xiii. 
5 ; Phil.  ii.  25-30  ; 1 Cor.  xvi.  14,  15 ; Rom.  9.  1-3 ; 
Exod.  xxxii.  31,  32. 

II.  Hate  Evil  and  Unjust  Thoughts.  1 Cor.  xiii.  5. 
Prov.  v.  16-19  ; Prov.  xii.  5 ; Deut.  xv.  9 ; Prov.  xxiv. 
9 ; Ezek.  xxxviii.  10 ; 2 Cor.  x.  5 ; Ps.  cxxxix.  23. 

III.  Abstain  From  and  Avoid  Unrighteous  Action. 
2 Tim.  ii.  9 ; Ps.  xcvii.  10 ; Prov.  viii.  13.  Delights  not 
in  iniquity.  2 Sam.  iv.  10,  12  ; 1 Cor.  xiii.  6. 

IV.  Suffers  Long  with  Evil.  1 Cor.  xiii.  4;  2 Pet.  iii. 
9 ; Rom.  xii.  1 9-21. 

Charity  is  a universal  duty. — Dr.  Johnson. 

Charity  is  the  first-born  of  religion. — Frazer. 

Charity  is  the  very  livery  of  Christ. — Latimer/ 

Charity  is  an  angel  breathing  on  riches. — Hale. 

The  charities  of  life  are  scattered  everywhere,  enamelling  the 
vales  of  human  beings  as  the  flowers  paint  the  meadows. — 
G.  Bancroft. 

Faith  is  the  root,  the  works  of  charity  are  the  branches  bear- 
ing fruit.— Matt.  Elendues.  [ — Thos.  Hood. 

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WHAT  IS  A CHRISTIAN  ? 

First.  In  faith  he  is  a believer  in  Jesus  Christ . 44  God  so 

loved  the  world  that  He  gave  His  only  begotten  Son,  that 
whosoever  believeth  in  Him  should  have  everlasting  life.  . . 
He  that  believeth  on  Him  is  not  condemned,  but  he  that 
believeth  not  is  condemned  already,  because  he  hath  not  be- 
lieved in  the  name  of  the  only  begotten  Son  of  God.”  (John  iii. 
16, 18).  ‘ 4 He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath  everlasting  life,  and 
he  that  believeth  not  the  Son  shall  not  see  life  ; but  the  wrath 
of  God  abideth  on  him  ” (John  iii.  36).  4 4 This  is  the  work  of 

God;  that  ye  believe  on  Him  whom  He  has  sent  ” (John  vi.  29). 
44  This  is  the  will  of  Him  that  sent  me,  that  every  one  which 
seeth  the  Son,  and  believeth  on  Him,  may  have  everlasting 
life,  and  I will  raise  him  up  at  the  last  day”  (John  vi.  40). 
See  also  John  xi.  25  ; Acts  x.  43 ; xiii.  39  ; xvi.  31  ; 1 John 
v.  13. 

Second.  In  relationship  he  is  a child  of  God.  44  As  many 
as  received  Him,  to  them  gave  He  power  to  become  the  sons  of 
God,  even  to  them  that  believe  on  His  name,  which  were  born 
not  of  blood,  nor  of  the  will  of  the  flesh,  nor  of  the  will  of  man, 
but  of  God  ” (John  i.  12,  13).  44  Ye  are  all  the  children  of  God 

by  faith  in  Jesus  Christ”  (Gal.  iii.  26).  When  the  fulness  of 
the  time  was  come,  God  sent  forth  His  Son,  made  of  a woman, 
made  under  the  law,  to  redeem  those  that  were  under  the  law, 
that  we  might  receive  the  adoption  of  sons.  And  because  ye 
are  sons  God  has  sent  forth  the  Spirit  of  his  Son  into  your 
hearts,  crying,  Abba,  Father”  (Gal.  iv.  4-6).  44 Beloved,  now 

are  we  the  sons  of  God,  and  it  doth  not  yet  appear  what  we 
shall  be,  but  we  know  that  when  He  shall  appear,  we  shall  be 
like  Him,  for  we  shall  see  Him  as  He  is  ” (1  John  iii.  2). 
44  Whosoever  believeth  that  Jesus  is  the  Christ  is  born  of  God  ” 
(1  John  v.  1). 

Third.  In  communion  he  is  a friend  of  God.  44  Henceforth 
I call  you  not  servants,  for  the  servant  knoweth  not  what  his 
lord  doeth  ; but  I have  called  you  friends,  for  all  things  that  I 
have  heard  of  my  Father  I have  made  known  unto  you  ” (John 
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unto  my  Father  and  your  Father,  and  to  my  God  and  to  your 
God  ” (John  xx.  17).  “ Both  He  that  sanctifieth  and  they  who 
are  sanctified  are  all  of  one,  for  which  cause  he  is  not  ashamed 
to  call  them  brethren.  Forasmuch  then  as  the  children  are 
partakers  of  flesh  and  blood,  He  also  Himself  likewise  (the 
word  likewise  means  “ close  by  the  side  of  ”)  took  part  of  the 
same,  that  through  death  He  might  destroy  him  that  had  the 
power  of  death,  that  is,  the  devil.  . . . For  verily  he  took 

not  on  Him  the  nature  of  angels  ; but  He  took  on  Him  (the 
same  word  is  translated  caught , when  Jesus  caught  Peter  sink- 
ing in  the  waves)  the  seed  of  Abraham  ” (Heb.  ii.  11-16). 
41  Truly  our  fellowship  is  with  the  Father,  and  with  His  Son, 
Jesus  Christ”  (1  John  i.  3).  “And  there  is  a friend  that 
sticketh  closer  than  a brother  ” (Prov.  xviii.  24). 

Fourth.  In  character  he  is  a Saint,  or  sanctified,  or  separated 
one.  “ To  all  that  be  in  Pome,  beloved  of  God,  called  to  be 
saints”  (Rom.  i.  7).  “Wherefore  Jesus  also,  that  He  might 
sanctify  the  people  with  His  own  blood,  suffered  without  the 
gate  ” (Heb.  xiii.  12).  “ As  He  which  hath  called  you  holy,  so 

he  ye  holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation  ; because  it  is  written 
Be  ye  holy,  for  I am  holy”  (1  Peter  i.  14,  15).  “We  thus 
judge,  that  if  one  died  for  all  . . . that  they  which  evil 

should  not  henceforth  live  unto  themselnes,  but  unto  Him 
which  died  for  them  and  rose  again  ” (2  Cor.  v.  14,  15).  “ To 

me,  to  live  is  Christ  ” (Phil.  i.  21).  “And  the  very  God  of 
peace  sanctify  you  wholly  ; and  I pray  God  your  whole  Spirit 
and  soul  and  body  be  preserved  blameless  unto  the  coming  of 
our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.”  (1  Thess.  v 23). 

Fifth.  In  conflict  he  is  a soldier . 4 4 Thou,  therefore,  en- 

dure hardness  as  a good  soldier  of  Jesus  Christ.  No  man  that 
warreth  entangled  himself  with  the  affairs  of  this  life,  that  he 
may  please  Him  who  hath  chosen  him  to  be  a soldier  (2  Tim. 
ii.  3,  4).  44  Fight  the  good  fight  of  faith  ; lay  hold  on  eternal 

life,  whereunto  thou  art  also  called,  and  hast  professed  a good 
profession  before  many  witnesses”  (1  Tim.  vi.  12).  “Watch 
ye  ; stand  fast  in  the  faith  ; quit  you  like  men  ; be  strong  ; 
(2  Cor.  xvi.  13).  “Wherefore,  take  unto  you  the  whole  armor 
of  God,  that  ye  may  be  able  tojvithstand  in  the  evil  day,  and, 


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having’  done  all  [margin  overcome],  to  stand  ” (Eph.  vi.  \3). 
“ Be  thou  faithful  unto  death,  and  I will  give  thee  the  crown 
of  life”  (Rev.  ii.  10.) 

Sixth.  In  the  world  he  is  a stranger  and  pilgrim.  44  Dear- 
ly beloved,  I beseech  you  as  strangers  and  pilgrims,  abstain 
from  fleshy  lusts  which  war  against  the  soul”  (1  Pet.  ii.  11.) 

4 4 For  our  conversation  [or  citizenship]  is  in  heaven,  from 
whence  also  we  look  for  the  Savior,  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ” 
(Phil.  iii.  20).  44They  are  not  of  the  world  even  as  I am  not  of 
thp  world  ” (John  xiv.  16).  44  Behold,  what  manner  of  love  the 
Father  hath  bestowed  upon  us,  that  we  should  be  called  the  sons 
of  God  ; therefore,  the  world  knoweth  us  not,  because  it  knew 
him  not  ” (1  John  iii.  1).  44  God  forbid  I should  glory,  save  in 

the  cross  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  by  whom  the  world  is  cru- 
cified unto  me,  and  I unto  the  world  ” (GaL  vi.  14). 

Seventh.  In  expectation  he  is  an  heir . 4 4 If  children,  then 

heirs,  heirs  of  God  and  joint  heirs  with  Christ ; if  so  be  that  we 
suffer  with  Him,  that  we  may  be  also  glorified  together”  (Rom. 
viii.  17).  44  If  ye  be  Christ’s,  then  are  ye  Abraham’s  seed,  and 

heirs  according  to  the  promise”  (Gal.  iii.  29).  “Wherefore 
thou  art  no  more  a servant,  but  a son;  and  if  a son,  then  an 
heir  of  God  through  Christ”  (Gal.  iv.  7).  “That,  being  justi- 
fied by  His  grace,  we  should  be  made  heirs  according  the 
hope  of  eternal  life”  (Titus  iii.  7).  44  Blessed  be  the  and 

and  Father  of  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  which,  according  to  His 
abundant  mercy,  hath  begotten  us  again  unto  a lively  hope  by 
the  resurrection  of  Jesus  Christ  from  the  dead  to  an  inheri- 
tance incorruptible  and  undefiled,  and  that  fadeth  not  away 
reserved  in  heaven  for  you  ” (1  Pet.  i.  3,  4). — The  Truth. 

RULES  FOR  THE  CHRISTIAN  RACE. 

I.  44 1 will  run  in  the  way  of  Thy  commandments,”  Ps. 
cxix.  32. 

II.  44  Run  after  Thee,”  Song  of  Solomon,  i.  4. 

III.  “Run  well,”  Gal.  v.  7. 

IV.  4 4 Run  not  uncertainly,”  1 Cor.  xi.  26. 

V.  4 4 Run  with  patience,”  Heb.  xi.  1. 

VI.  44  Run  and  not  be  weary,”  Isa.  xi.  31. 

VII.  “ Not  run  in  vain,”  Phil.  ii.  16. 


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WHAT  FAITH  IS  AND  DOES. 

Faith  Defined  ; Heb.  xi.  1.  Now  faith  is  the  substance  of 
things  hoped  for,  the  evidence  of  things  not  seen. 

Faith,  its  Fruits  ; Heb.  xi.  3—40. 

1.  Faith  grasps  the  gospel  promise  of  salvation  in  and 
through  Jesus  Christ.  1 John  ii.  25. 

2.  Faith  views  God  in  Christ  at  the  helm  in  the  greatest 
storm.  Heb.  xi.  28. 

3.  Faith  casts  the  Soul’s  Anchor  on  the  Eock  of  Ages. 
Heb.  vi.  19,  20, 

4.  Faith  brings  new  strength  and  auxiliary  supplies  of  Grace 
from  heaven.  Deut.  xxxii.  25. 

5.  Faith  keeps  the  soul  from  sinking  under  heavy  trials. 
Acts  xxvii.  25. 

6.  Faith  supports  the  soul,  from  the  pleasure  it  gives  of  a 
pleasant  view  and  prospect  of  a happy  release  from  all  troubles. 
Heb.  xi.  26. 

7.  Faith  gives  support  by  the  encouraging  representations 
it  makes  of  Christ.  Heb.  xii.  2. 

8.  Faith  represents  Christ  as  putting  His  Almighty  arm  un- 
der the  believer’s  head.  Song  of  Sol.  ii.  6. 

9.  Faith  represents  Christ  as  pleading  the  afflicted  believer’s 
cause  with  God.  Heb.  vii.  25. 

10.  Faith  represents  Christ  as  standing  by  the  furnace,  as  a 
refiner  where  his  gold  is  melting.  Mai.  iii.  3. 

11.  Faith  represents  Christ  as  smiling  on  his  people  under 
the  cross,  whispering  peace  unto  our  ears,  and  saying,  Well 
done,  good  and  faithful  servant.  Acts  vii.  55. 

12.  Faith  secures  eternal  life  by  taking  hold  of  Christ.  John 
iii.  15. 

13.  Faith  enables  the  possessor  to  overcome  difficulties,  by 
holding  up  the  rewards  of  victory.  Heb.  xi.  25,  26. 

14.  Faith  encourages  the  dying  believer  by  giving  the  assur- 
ance of  the  crown  of  righteousness  awaiting  him.  2 Tim.  iv.  7,  8. 


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CHRIST’S  METHOD  OF  TEACHING. 

“ Never  man  spake  like  this  man.” — (John  vii.  46). 

All  believers  should  preach,  teach,  or  talk  the  Gospel,  and 
Christ  is  our  model  in  matter  and  manner. 

The  characteristics  of  his  methods  are  : 

1.  He  spoke  with  the  authority  of  the  divine  majesty  (and  so 
may  we,  in  His  name),  and  the  assurance  of  absolute  and  posi- 
tive truth. 

He  was  a personal  witness  concerning  divine  and  unseen 
things.  He  was  not  a debater  nor  reasoner.  Isa.  lv.  4 ; Matt, 
v.  21,  22  ; vii.  29  ; John  iii.  11. 

2.  He  taught  much  in  parables,  similitudes  and  illustrations. 
Matt.  xiii.  1 ; vii.  24-27  ; v.  14,  15  ; Luke  vii.  31-35. 

The  Old  Testament  Scriptures,  all  nature,  and  all  the  occu- 
pations of  man,  constituted  His  cyclopaedia  of  illustrations. 

3.  He  was  frank  and  free  from  sophistry,  and  exposed  the 
shams,  hypocrisies  and  wiles  of  His  enemies.  Matt.  xxii. 
15-46  ; and  xxiii.  14. 

4.  He  did  not  seek  to  excite  sensation,  or  gratify  idle  curios- 
ity. Matt.  xii.  39  : xiii.  23,  24  ; Luke  vii.  24-26.  Let  this  apply 
to  44  curious  questions”  about  Old  Testament  history. 

5.  He  used  wisdom  and  fact  in  dividing  the  Word  of  God  to 
different  classes,  even  revealing  truth  to  one  class  and  conceal- 
ing it  from  another,  in  the  same  assembly,  by  the  use  of  para- 
bles. John  iv.  14  ; xvi.  12  ; Matt.  xiii.  10-16.  Luke  iv.  16-19. 

6.  He  sought  no  applause  from  His  hearers.  John  v.  41  ; 
Rom.  xv.  3.  The  motto  of  the  play-actor  is,  4 4 We  study  to 
please,”  but  of  the  preacher,  44  We  study  to  save.” 

7.  He  preached  with  boldness,  regardless  of  the  fear  or  favor 
of  man.  Matt.  xi.  20-24  ; xxiii.  33  ; Luke  xi.  33  ; Luke  xi. 
38-47  ; xii.  49  ; xx.  33.  Men  who  want  us  to  4 4 preach  as  Christ 
did,”  are  unwittingly  asking  for  almost  unparalleled  severity. 

8.  He  taught  with  patience,  repetition,  self-control,  meek- 

ness and  kindness.  Matt.  vii.  7,  8 ; ix.  36  ; xi.  29  ; xxiii.  37 ; 
Mark  ix.  43  ; Luke  xix.  41.  3.  P.  M. 


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GOOD  NEWS- 

HAYOG  SIYXEB. 

Their*?  is  none  righteous — no,  not  one. — Roman  iii.  10. 

Ther«  is  no  difference,  for  all  have  sinned,  and  come  short 
of  the  glory  of  God. — Roman  iii.  23. 

If  we  say  that  we  have  not  sinned,  we  make  Him  a liar,  and 
His  word  is  not  in  us. — 1 John  i.  17. 

YOU  MAY  BE  SATED. 

For  God  sent  not  His  Son  into  the  world  to  condemn  the 
world  ; hut  that  the  world  through  Him  might  be  saved. — 
John  iii.  10. 

The  blood  of  Jesus  Christ  His  Son,  cleanseth  us  from  all 
sin. — 1 John  i.  7. 

Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ,  and  thou  shall  be  saved. 
— Acts  xvi.  31. 

TOW. 

Behold,  now  is  the  accepted  time ; behold,  now  is  the  day  of 
salvation. — 2 Corinthians,  vi.  2. 

Boast  not  thyself  of  to-morrow  ; for  thou  knowest  not  what 
a day  may  bring  forth. — Proverbs,  xxvii.  1. 

Seek  ye  the  Lord  while  He  may  be  found  ; call  ye  upon  Him 
while  he  is  near. — Isaiah,  iv.  6. 

AYD  EIVE. 

He  that  believeth  on  the  Son  hath  everlasting  life. — John 
iii.  36. 

Verily,  verily,  I say  unto  you,  he  that  heareth  My  word,  and 
believeth  on  Him  that  sent  Me,  hath  everlasting  life,  and  shall 
not  come  into  condemnation,  but  is  passed  from  death  unto 
life. — John  v.  24. 

And  by  Him  all  that  believe  are  justified  from  all  things, 
from  which  ye  could  not  be  justified  by  the  law  of  Moses. — 
Acts  xiii,  39, 


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PROBABILITIES  AND  WARNINGS. 


[ Suggestive  Thoughts  for  the  First  Prayer  Meeting  of  Each  Month.] 


ANUARY.  Now  is  the  time  to  make  good  the  fading  leaves  of  the 
old  year,  by  turning  over  new  ones.  Ps.  116 : 18,  19.  If  you  want 
continual  sunshine,  live  in  Isa.  60  : 20.  Prevent  quinsy  throat  and  evil 
tongue  by  obeying  Ps.  34:  13  ; Phil.  2:  11.  Renew  your  youth  by 
enjoying  the  good  things  spoken  of  in  Ps.  103 : 5.  Only  the  evergreen 
religion  of  Ps.  1 : 1-4  will  survive  the  storms  of  winter. 

EBRUARY.  Look  out  for  cold  waves  this  month.  Matt.  24:  12. 
Holy  Ghost  fires  rekindled  at  the  week  of  prayer,  need  prayerful 
attention.  Acts  2 : 46, 47.  You  need  not  emigrate  if  you  will  bask  in 
the  sunshine  of  God’s  love.  Ps.  84  : 11.  For  heavenly  power  consult 
and  follow  Acts  1 : 14  ; 2 : 1-4.  Spiritual  warmth  is  enjoyed  at  all 
seasons  by  the  upright  in  heart.  Ps.  140 : 13 ; Ps.  16 : 8. 


ARCH.  To  avoid  sudden  changes,  squalls  and  storms,  abide  under 
the  shadow  of  the  Almighty.  Ps.  91 : 1.  Souls  in  Canaan  are  not 
affected  by  equinoctials.  Deut.  33  : 26,  27.  Those  not  well  grounded 
in  the  faith  should  give  heed  to  danger  signals.  Heb.  2 : 1.  Those 
who  have  not  built  their  hopes  on  Christ  must  apprehend  ruin  in  the 
season  of  storms.  Matt.  7 : 26,  27. 


PRIL.  Look  out  for  early  frosts  that  kill  tender  plants.  Song  of 
Solomon  2 : 15.  Be  prepared  for  the  following  changes  as  the  busy 
season  approaches— no  time  for  family  worship— too  tired  to  go  to 
prayer  meeting— disposition  to  find  fault— lack  of  spiritual  interest. 
Song  of  Solomon  4 : 16 ; Ps.  78  : 47 ; Rom.  12  : 11.  The  heart  should 
be  filled  with  the  good  seed  of  the  kingdom.  Jer.  4:3;  Ps.  119:  11. 


AY.  The  growing  season  is  upon  us.  “Showers  of  grace”  are  in 
constant  demand.  These  with  the  sunshine  of  His  love  and  the  need- 
ful pruning,  plowing  and  culture  of  grace  in  the  soul,  will  make  it 
bloom  like  Eden.  Ezek.  34  : 26,  27 ; John  15 : 2.  For  spiritual 
growth  take  Paul’s  advice.  II.  Cor.  9:  6-11:  I.  Pet.  2;  2.  A happy 
life  is  the  fruit  of  holy  living. 


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UNE.  Buds  of  promise,  flowers  of  affection  and  singing  birds  should 
abound  this  month.  Ps.  138 : 5.  Keep  in  the  reckoning  of  Bom.  6 : 
11  if  you  would  avoid  storms  of  passion  and  cyclones  of  anger.  If 
prone  to  wander,  strive  to  keep  in  the  better  way  of  Isa.  35 : 8-10, 
looking  unto  Jesus.  Heavenly  manna  is  always  to  be  found  in 
Canaan  latitudes.  Ps.  Ill:  5;  Hos.  11:  4. 


UL.Y.  Prayer  and  faith  will  bring  spiritual  showers  when  there  is 
need  of  moisture.  I.  Kings  18 : 1-45.  Fog  horns  should  be  heard  as 
cautionary  signals  in  the  region  of  icebergs  and  sleepy  pew-holders 
these  hot  days.  Isa.  58 : 1.  Keep  close  to  Jesus  and  you  need  not 
flee  to  the  mountain  or  seaside  to  keep  cool.  Isa.  25 : 4 ; 32  : 2 ; Song 
of  Solomon  2:  3. 


U GUST.  Avoid  low  spirits  during  “ dog  days  ” by  looking  unto  Jesus. 
Heb.  12  : 1,  2.  If  you  lack  appetite  give  more  time  to  knee  drill  and 
look  often  in  the  mirror  mentioned  in  James  1 : 25.  Hereditary  and 
chronic  diseases  are  only  cured  at  the  fountain  of  life.  Zech.  13 : 1. 
Sun-stroke  from  prosperity  may  be  avoided  by  sitting  under  Christ’s 
shadow.  Isa.  32 : 2. 


EPTEMBER.  Look  out  for  a cold  snap  after  the  Fall  equinox 
which  will  drive  the  prodigals  in  Egypt  home,  where  they  have  spent 
the  summer  and  mingled  with  the  heathen  contracting  malaria  and 
tongue  paralysis.  Luke  15 : 13-18.  Keep  the  Salvation  Hospital  in 
good  order  for  their  benefit.  Luke  15  : 22-24.  Encourage  them  with 
such  promises  as  Ezek.  36 : 11. 


CTOBER.  Killing  frosts  this  month,  coldness  and  indifference 
follow  unchristian  amusements  and  Sabbath  desecrations ; also  heart- 
burns and  general  good  for  nothingness  for  God.  Frost-bitten  leaves 
wither  and  fall ; so  do  hopes  chilled  to  death  by  back-sliding.  For 
all  heart  aches  consult  Matt.  11:  28,  and  for  the  renewal  of  vows 
adopt  the  words  of  Ps.  116 : 12-19. 


OVEMBER.  This  month  will  be  like  last  month  if  you  don’t  get 
nearer  to  God.  Luke  22  : 54.  Blue  Mondays  and  Down  in  the  Valley 
days  will  prevail,  if  the  advice  of  the  Great  Physician  is  not  closely 
followed.  John  8 : 12.  Avoid  bad  spells  of  inherited  depravity  and 
carnal  nature  by  giving  heed  to  Mark  9 : 42-47.  Have  a Thanksgiving 
of  your  own.  Ps.  116 : 1,  2 ; 103:  1-4. 


ECEMBER.  Variable  weather  this  month,  though  bright  and  pleas- 
ant to  those  walking  in  the  light  of  I.  Jno.  1:  7.  Chilly  and  disagree- 
able atmosphere  may  be  expected  in  the  region  of  fairs,  sociables  and 
holiday  festivities.  I.  Pet.  2 : 13 ; Jude  12 ; Kev.  3 : 15,  16.  Keep 
close  to  God  for  spiritual  warmth.  Ecc.  4:  11.  Discharge  duties 
prayerfully  and  await  the  end  in  faith  and  hope.  Dan.  12 ; 13. 


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ARE  YOU  INSURED  P 

Reasons  for  insuring  in  the  Kings  Insurance  Co. 

1.  It  is  the  oldest  Insurance  Company  in  the  world,  ha  ring 
been  in  succcessful  operation  thousands  of  years.  Rev.  xiii.  8. 

2.  The  only  Company  Insuring  against  Loss  in  the  Great 

Judgment  Day  Fire.  2 Thess.  iv.  14-17.  2 Peter  iii.  10  13. 

3.  The  only  Company  Insuring  against  Shipwreck  in  the 
River  of  Death.  Isa.  xliii.  2. 

4.  Its  Policies  never  expire,  giving  to  the  faithful  holder 
Eternal  Life.  John  x.  28  ; Romans  vi.  23. 

5.  It  has  never  changed  its  management.  Heb.  xiii.  8„ 

6.  It  insures  a man  for  more  than  he  is  worth.  Ps.  xcvii.  10. 
Persons  claiming  to  have  No  Souls  need  not  apply.  Applicants 
come  directly  to  the  President.  John  xiv.  6.  All  Companies 
offering  to  issue  Policies  after  death  are  a fraud.  Eccle.  xi.  3 ; 
Rev.  xxii.  1. 

The  King’s  Insurance  Co. 

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Fire,  Marine  and  Life  Insurance  Co. 

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CASH  CAPITAL. 

“The  unsearchable  riches  of  Christ.”  Eph.  iii.  8 

ASSETS. 

Real  Estate.— “An  inheritance  incorruptible  undefiled  and  that  fadetb 
not  away.” 

1 Peter  i.  4. 

Cash  in  Bank. — “Gold  tried  in  the  fire.” 

Rev.  iii.  18. 

El  ABILITIES. — “Whosoever  will  may  come.” 

Rev.  xxii.  17. 

Surplus  Over  All  Liabilities, 

“Able  to  do  exceeding  abundantly  above  all  that  we  ask  or  think.” 

Eph.  iii.  20. 

Condition  of  Policy. 

‘ Repentance  toward  God,  and  faith  in  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ.”  Acts  xx.  21. 
President  • “KING  OF  KINGS.” 

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DAILY  READINGS. 

1.  Glad  Tidings. — A Savior  Born.  Luke  ii.  8-20. 

M.  Predicted  by  Isaiah Isa.  ix.  1-7 . 

T.  Predicted  by  Daniel Dan.  ix.  20-27. 

W.  Predicted  by  the  angel Luke  i.  26-35. 

T.  The  visit  of  the  wise  men Matt.  ii.  1-12. 

P.  The  visit  to  the  temple Luke  ii.  21-38. 

S.  The  flight  into  Egypt Matt.  ii.  13-23. 

2.  The  Gracious  Invitation.— Isa.  lv.  1-11. 

M.  To  sinners Luke  v.  18-32. 

T.  Saved  through  Grace Eph.  ii,  1-10. 

W.  According  to  his  mercy Tit.  iii.  1-7 

T.  All  things  are  ready Luke  xiv.  15-24. 

F.  The  call  urged Lev.  xxii.  13-21. 

S.  The  call  accepted Josh.  xxiv.  14-28. 

3.  Jesus  Only. — Acts  iv.  1-14. 

Confession  of  Christ Luke  xii.  1-12. 

The  corner-stone Psa.  cxviii.  19-29. 

The  foundation-stone Eph,  ii.  11-22. 

T.  The  precious  stone 1 Peter  ii.  1-10. 

F.  The  only  foundation 1 Cor.  iii.  1 -15. 

S.  Building  on  the  rock Matt,  vii.  13-27. 

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4.  Nicodemus  and  the  New  Birth.— John  hi.  1-18. 

Born  of  the  will  of  God John  i.  1-13. 

Born  new  in  Christ 2 Cor.  v.  14-21. 

Born  unto  good  works Eph.  ii.  1-10. 

Born  unto  righteousness Eph.  iv.  17-25. 

Born  of  the  word  of  truth Jas.  i.  1-18. 

Born  by  the  word  of  God 1 Pet.  i.  13-28. 

5.  The  Christian’s  Model. — 1 Peter  ii.  19-25. 

The  pattern  of  lowliness Matt.  xx.  20-29. 

The  compassionate  Christ Luke  vi.  11-17. 

The  pattern  of  suffering . . .Isa.  liii.  1-12. 

The  pattern  of  purity Heb.  iv.  9-16. 

The  forgiving  Christ Luke  vii.  36-50. 

The  pattern  of  love John  xv.  9 16. 

6.  Answered  Prayers.— 2 King  xx.  1-17. 

The  prayer  of  Abraham Gen.  xviii.  16-33. 

The  prayer  of  Lot Gen.  xix.  12-22. 

The  prayer  of  Gideon Judg.  vi.  36-40. 

The  prayer  of  Hannah 1 Sam.  i.  9-28. 

The  prayer  of  Jonah Jon.  ii.  1-10. 

The  prayer  of  Peter Acts  ix.  36-43. 

7.  Help  for  the  Faithful. — Dan.  i.  8-17. 

The  captive  children Dan  i.  7. 

Blessings  for  obedience Deut.  xxviii.  1-9. 

Elisha’s  experience 2 Kings  vi.  8-17. 

Daniel's  experience . .Dan.  vi.  19-24. 

God’s  care  for  his  people Deut.  viii.  1-11 

The  result  of  obedience Psalm  23. 

8.  Comfort  in  Trouble. — Jer.  xxxiii.  1-9. 

M.  Joseph  in  prison Gen.  xl.  1-15. 

T.  John  the  Baptist  in  prison Matt.  xiv.  1-12. 

W.  Peter  in  Prison Acts  xii.  1-12. 

T.  Paul  and  Silas  in  prison Acts  xvi.  16-31. 

F.  Paul’s  comforter Acts  xxvii.  18-26. 

S.  Visiting  the  prisoners. , , Matt.  xxv.  34-40, 


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9.  Sanctified  Afflictions. — Job  xxxiii.  14-30. 


M.  The  afflictions  of  Joseph Gen.  xlv.  1-15. 

T.  The  afflictions  of  the  Isrealites Deut.  viii.  1-20. 

W.  The  afflictions  of  Hezekiah .2  Chron.  xxxii.  24-33. 

T.  The  afflictions  of  Manasseh ...  2 Chron.  xxxiii.  1-17. 

F.  The  afflictions  of  Jonah Jonah  ii.  1-10. 

S.  The  afflictions  of  the  Apostles 2 Cor.  vi.  1-10. 

10.  Pentecostal  Blessing. — Act  ii.  1-16. 

M.  The  Holy  Spirit  foretold Ezek.  xxxvi.  23-30. 

T.  The  Holy  Spirit  promised Matt.  iii.  1-17. 

W.  The  Holy  Spirit’s  work John  xvi.  1-14. 

T.  The  Holy  Spirit’s  leading Rom.  viii.  1-17. 

F.  The  Holy  Spirit’s  fruits Gal.  v.  16-25. 

S.  The  Holy  Spirit’s  invitation Rev.  xxii.  16-21. 

11.  Faith  and  Works.— James  ii.  14-26. 

M.  Faith  essential Matt  xvii.  14-21. 

T.  Faith  commended Luke  vii.  1-10. 

W.  Faith  honored John  iv.  43-54. 

T.  Works  essential Luke  vi.  27-36. 

F.  Works  commended Luke  vi.  43-49. 

S.  Works  profitable Titus  iii.  1-8. 

12.  Sowing  and  Reaping. — John  iv.  27-42. 

M.  The  Plenteous  Harvest Matt.  ix.  27-38. 

T.  Parable  of  the  Sower Matt  xiii.  1-23. 

W.  Parables  of. the  Harvest Matt.  xiii.  24-32. 

T.  The  laborers  in  the  Harvest 1 Cor.  iii.  1-9 

F.  The  contributors  to  the  Harvest John  xv.  1-16. 

S.  The  source  of  the  Harvest Johnxii.  23-36. 

13.  Watching  and  Waiting.— Mark  xiii.  21-37. 

M.  The  parable  of  the  virgins Matt.  xxv.  1-13 

T.  The  parable  of  the  talents Matt.  xxv.  14-30. 

W.  The  coming  of  the  Son Matt.  xxv.  31-46. 

T.  A lesson  of  warning 1 Kings  xx.  28-43. 

F The  watchman’s  warning Ezek.  xxxiii.  1-11. 

S.  The  reward  of  waiting Psa.  cxxvi.  1-6. 


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14.  Christian  Humility.— Psalm  li.  1,  12. 

M.  Transient  repentance Exod.[x.  16,  29. 

T.  Repentance  of  the  head Num.  xxii.  22,  35. 

W.  Private  repentance. . . 1 Sam.  xv.  10,  31. 

T.  After  repentance Josh.  vii.  10,  26. 

F.  Repentance  of  despair Matt,  xxvii.  1,  10. 

S.  True  repentance Luke  xv.  11,  24. 

15.  Confidence  in  God. — Luke  vii.  1,  10. 

M.  The  faith  of  the  blind  men Matt.  ix.  27,  38. 

T.  The  faith  of  the  Syro-phenician Matt.  xv.  21,  28. 

W.  The  faith  of  Bartimeus Mark  x.  46, '52. 

T.  Faith  and  works James  ii.  14,  26. 

F.  The  power  of  faith Matt.  xvii.  14,  21. 

S.  The  victories  of  faith Heb.  xi.  32,  40. 

16.  Christian  Courage. — Acts  iv.  18,  31. 

M.  The  courage  of  Abraham Gen.  xviii.  20,  33. 

T.  The  courage  of  Gideon Judges  vii.  15,  22, 

W.  The  courage  of  Elijah. .1  Kings  xviii.  21,  39. 

T.  The  courage  of  the  three  Hebrews Dan.  iii.  8,  27. 

F.  The  courage  of  Paul Acts  xxvii.  15,  26. 

S.  Courage  commanded Josh.  i.  1,  19. 

17.  Sin  Reproved. — 2 Chron.  xix.  1,  9. 

M.  Moses  reproved Num.  xx.  1,  13. 

T.  Eli  reproved 1 Sam.  ii.  27,  36. 

W.  Saul  reproved 1 Sam.  xiii.  7,  14. 

T.  David  reproved 2 Sam.  xxiv.  10,  25. 

F.  Solomon  reproved 1 Kings  xi.  9,  13. 

S.  Hezekiah  reproved .2  Kings  xx.  12,  18. 

18.  The  Wanderer  Welcomed. — Luke  xv.  11,  24. 

M.  God  our  Father Isa.  lxiii.  7,  16. 

T.  A bountiful  Father Deut.  xxxii.  6,  14. 

W.  An  offended  Father Isa.  i.  1,  9. 

T.  A suffering  son Jer.  ii.  9, 19. 

F.  A returning  son Jer.  31.  9,  21. 

S.  Joy  in  heaven Luke  xv.  1, 10 


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19.  The  Way  of  the  Righteous.— Psalm  i.  1-6. 


M.  The  duty  of  the  righteous Deut.  vi.  1-25. 

T.  The  growth  of  the  righteous Heb.  vi.  1-20. 

W.  Comfort  for  the  righteous 1 John  ii.  1-17. 

T.  Joy  for  the  righteous John  xv.  1-11. 

F.  Blessings  for  the  righteous Psalm  cxxviii.  1-16. 

S.  Heaven  for  the  righteous Rev.  xxi.  14-27. 

20.  The  Christian  Warfare. — Eph.  vi.  10-20. 

M.  The  Christian’s  warfare 2 Cor.  x.  1-18. 

T,  The  Christian’s  leader Heb.  ii.  1-10. 

WN  The  Christian’s  strength Heb.  xi.  32-40. 

T.  The  Christian’s  prayer Psa.  xxxv.  1-9. 

F.  The  Christian’s  song 2 Sam.  xxii.  31-51. 

S.  The  Christian’s  victory .2  Tim.  iv.  1-8. 

21.  the  mission  of  the  twelve. — Mark  vi.  1-13. 

M The  charge  to  the  twelve Matt.  x.  16-32, 

T.  The  need  of  the  Gospel Rom.  x.  1-18. 

W.  Preaching  the  Gospel Acts  xvi.  6-15, 

T.  The  privileges  of  the  Gospel Luke  x.  17-24, 

F.  Fate  of  God’s  enemies Gen.  xix.  15-29. 

S.  The  followers  of  the  Lord Ps.  lxxxiv.  1-12. 

22.  miraculous  healing. — Acts  iii.  1-11. 

M.  The  paralytic  healed Mark  ii.  1-12. 

T.  The  people  healed Num.  xxi.  1-9. 

W\  The  cripple  at  Lystra  healed Acts  xiv.  5-20. 

T.  The  cripple  at  Bethesda  healed John  v.  1-15. 

F.  The  leper  healed 2 Kings  v.  1-14. 

S.  The  mighty  Healer Mark  i.  29-39. 

23.  CONFESSING  Christ. — Mark  viii.  22-33. 

M.  John  the  Baptist’s  confession John  l.  19-36. 

T.  The  first  disciple’s  confession John  i.  37-51. 

W.  The  Samaritan’s  confession John  iv.  19-42. 

T.  The  blind  man’s  confession John  ix.  17-38. 

F.  The  apostle’s  confession Acts  iv.  1-21. 

S.  Paul’s  confession Acts  xxiv.  10-27. 


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24.  CHRISTIAN  CONTENTMENT. — Phil.  iv.  1-13. 


M.  Rejoicing  evermore 1 Thess.  v.  1-13. 

T.  Rejoicing  in  Hope ...  Rom.  xii.  1-16. 

W.  Rejoicing  in  the  Lord Ps.  xxxii.  1-11. 

T.  Rejoicing  in  suffering 1 Pet.  iv.  12-19. 

F.  Rejoicing  in  Sorrow 2 Cor.  vi.  1-10. 

S.  Rejoicing  in  Trials James  i.  1-4. 

25.  THE  FRUIT  of  the  spirit. — Gal.  v.  22-26  ; vi.  1-9. 

M.  The  source  of  character John  xv.  1-11. 

T.  The  formation  of  character. Jas.  i.  1-25. 

W.  The  test  of  character Matt.  vii.  15-23. 

T.  The  endurance  of  character Psa.  xcii.  1-15. 

F.  The  result  of  character Matt.  xiii.  24-43. 

S.  The  blessedness  of  character Matt.  v.  1-12. 


26.  THE  FAITHFUL  saying. — 1 Tim.  i.  15-20  ; ii.  1-6. 


M. 

Coming  to  Call  Sinners 

T. 

Coming  to  save  the  lost 

Luke  xix.  1-10. 

w. 

Coming  to  give  His  life 

1 John  iii.  13-24. 

T. 

Coming  to  give  life 

1 John  iv.  1-21. 

F. 

Coming  to  save  the  world 

S. 

Coming  to  die  for  sinners 

Rom.  v.  1-10. 

27.  THE  GREAT  COMMANDMENT. — 1 Cor.  i.  13. 

M. 

Christian  love 

T. 

Illustrated 

W. 

Evidenced 

T. 

Commanded 

1 John  iv.  7-21. 

F. 

Rewarded 

S. 

Taught  by  Christ 

28.  CHRIST,  OUR  EXAMPLE.- 

-Phil.  ii.  5-15.* 

M. 

Learning  of  Christ 

T. 

Serving  with  Christ 

W. 

Following  Christ’s  steps 

1 Pet.  ii.  11-25. 

T. 

Walking  as  Christ  Walked. . . . 

F. 

Living  as  Christ  lived 

1 Pet.  i.  1-16. 

S. 

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29.  the  gospel  feast. — Luke  xiv.  15-24. 

M.  A free  invitation Isa.  lv.  1-13. 

T.  An  abundant  supply Rom.  v.  1-21. 

W.  An  easy  condition Rom.  x.  1-13. 

T.  A willful  refusal John  iii.  11-21. 

F.  A royal  feast Matt  xxii.  1-14. 

S.  A marriage  supper Re^.  xix.  4-16. 

30.  Working  for  God. — 2 Chron  xxiv.  4-13. 

M.  The  tabernacle Exod.  xl.  17-38. 

T.  Tlio  first  temple 1 Kings  viii.  1-11. 

W . The  second  Temple Ezra  vi.  16-22. 

T.  No  temple  on  earth 1 Cor.  iii.  11-17. 

F.  The  Christian  temple - John  iv.  19-29. 

S.  No  temple  in  heaven Rev.  xxL  10-27. 

31.  The  Friend  of  Sinners. — Luke  vii.  40-50. 

M.  A needed  friend Matt,  ix  1-13. 

T.  A strong  friend Matt.  viii.  22-31. 

W.  A protecting  friend John  x.  7-18, 

T.  A loving  friend John  xv.  9-17. 

F.  A constant  friend Rom.  viii.  31-39. 

S.  An  eternal  friend  1 Thess.  iv.  13-18. 

32.  The  Good  Samaritan. — Luke  x.  30,  37. 

M.  The  command  to  beneficence Deut.  xv.  1-11. 

T.  Job’s  beneficence Job  xxxi.  16-28. 

W.  Isaiah’s  warning Isa.  lviii.  1-11. 

T.  Blessings  for  the  merciful Psa.  cxii.  1-10. 

F.  The  source  of  kindness 1 Cor.  xiii.  1-13. 

S.  The  reward  of  mercy  Matt.  xxv.  34-40. 

33.  The  Misuse  of  Riches.— Luke  xii.  13-23. 

M.  Covetous  Achan Joshua  vii.  16-26. 

T.  Covetous  Nabal 1 Sam.  xxv.  4-13,  36-38. 

W.  Covetous  Ahab 1 Kings  xxi.  17-24. 

T.  Covetous  Gehazi 2 Kings  v.  20-27. 

F.  Covetous  Ananias  and  Sapphira Acts  v.  1-11. 

S.  Covetousness  accursed „ . , James  v.  1-9. 


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The  Fall  of  Jericho.— Josh.  v.  10-15 ; vi.  1-5. 

M.  The  fall  of  Jericho Josh.  vi.  11-27. 

T.  The  manna  in  the  wilderness Exod.  xvi.  11-31. 

W*.  The  spiritual  warfare Eph.  vi.  10-20. 

T.  Conquest  by  the  Lord Psa.  xliv.  1-8. 

F.  Weak  things  mighty . ..1  Cor.  i.  18-31. 

S.  The  triumphs  of  faith Heb.  xi.  24-40. 

35.  The  Cities  of  Refuge. — Josh.  xx.  1-9. 

M.  The  law  of  the  refuge Num.  xxxv.  16-34, 

T.  A refuge  needed Psa.  cxlii.  1-7. 

W.  A refuge  provided . Psa.  xlvi.  1-11. 

T.  A refuge  accessible Heb.  vi.  10-20. 

F.  A secure  refuge Psa.  xci.  1-16 

S.  A refuge  for  the  righteous ....  .Isa.  xxxiii.  15-24 

36.  Gideon’s  Band.—  Judg.  vii.  1-8. 

M.  The  Midianite  oppression Judg.  vi.  1-10, 

T.  The  call  of  Gideon Judg.  vi.  ll-24r 

W.  Gideon’s  fleece Judg.  vi.  25-40. 

T.  Gideon’s  victory Judg.  vii.  16-25. 

F.  Gideon’s  pursuit Judg.  viii.  4-21. 

S.  Strength  for  the  upright Psa.  xxxvii.  23-40. 

37.  Found  Wanting.— Dan.  v.  22-31. 

M.  The  handwriting Dan.  v.  1-9, 

T.  The  interpreter Dan.  v.  10-21. 

W.  Israel  found  wanting Num.  xiv.  11-24. 

T.  Saul  found  wanting 1 Sam.  xv.  10-23. 

F.  Sardis  found  wanting Rev.  iii.  1-6. 

S.  The  hidden  talent Matt.  xxv.  14-30, 

38.  Keeping  the  Sabbath  Holy. — Neh.  xiii.  15-22. 

M.  Its  holiness Matt.  xii.  l-13c 

T.  Its  observance Isa.  lvi.  1-12. 

W.  Its  duties Jer.  xvii.  19-27. 

T.  Commanded  by  God Exod.  xxxi.  12-18. 

F.  A memorial  of  creation Gen.  i.  26-31  ; ii.  1-3. 

S.  A type  of  heavenly  rest. . Heb.  iv.  1-11. 


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39.  The  Spread  of  the  Gospel.— Acts  xi.  19-30. 

M.  A scattered  Church Acts  viii.  1-8. 

T.  A working  Church 1 Thess.  i.  1-10. 

W.  An  endowed  Church Eph.  iv.  1-16 

T.  A complete  Church Col.  ii.  1-15. 

F.  A generous  Church 2 Cor.  ix.  6 15. 

S.  A rejoicing  Church Phil.  iv.  1-19. 

40.  Communing  with  God. — Ps.  lxxxiv.  1-12. 

The  Church  formed Matt.  xvi.  13-20. 

The  design  of  the  Church Matt.  v.  1-16. 

The  power  of  the  Church Matt,  xviii.  15-22. 

The  duties  of  the  Church Titus  iii.  1-14. 

Christ  its  head Eph.  iv.  1-16. 

Desire  for  God’s  house Psalm  xxvii.  1-14. 

41.  Home  Religion. — Mark  x.  1-16. 

Practical  religion Col.  iii.  16-25. 

The  first  marriage Gen.  ii.  15-24. 

Isaac  and  Rebekah Gen.  xxiv.  50-67. 

The  social  relations Eph.  v.  22-33. 

The  duties  of  home 1 Pet.  iii.  1-12. 

The  psalm  of  home Psa.  cxxviii.  1-6. 

42.  The  Triumphs  of  Faith. — Heb.  xi.  1-10. 

Abraham’s  faith Gen.  xxii.  1-19. 

The  faith  of  the  Patriarchs Heb.  xi.  24-40. 

The  Hebrew  children’s  faith Dan.  iii.  8-28. 

The  faith  of  Caleb Num.  xiv.  1-10. 

Nathanael’s  faith John  i.  43-51. 

The  Ethiopian’s  faith. . . Acts  viii.  27-40. 

43.  Saul’s  Conversion. — Acts  ix.  1-18. 

Paul’s  story. . . Acts  xxvi.  1-18. 

Christ  seen  Dy  Paul 1 Cor.  xv.  1-11. 

From  darkness  to  light Isa.  xxix.  10-24. 

Giving  up  all  tor  Christ. „ Phil.  iii.  1-14. 

The  new  creation Rom.  viii.  1-17. 

S.  The  revelation  of  the  Gospel Eph.  iii.  1-13. 


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44.  Forgiveness  for  the  Penitent.— 2 Clir.  xxxiii.  9-16. 

M.  The  repentance  of  Israel Judg.  x.  6-18. 

T.  The  repentance  of  David 2 Sam.  xxiv.  10-17. 

W.  The  repentance  of  Nineveh Jonah  iii.  1-10. 

T.  ‘The  repentance  of  Judas , . . ..Matt,  xxvii.  3-10. 

F.  The  repentance  of  Peter Matt.  xxvi.  69-77. 

S.  The  repentance  of  the  Corinthians 2 Cor.  vii.  1-11. 

45.  God’s  Work  and  Word. — Ps.  xix.  1-14. 

M.  God’s  handiwork. Gen.  i.  14-19. 

T.  It  obeys  God  Josh.  x.  6-14. 

W.  God’s  Perfect  Teaching 2 Tim.  iii.  10-17. 

T.  The  Fear  of  the  Lord.  Prov.  ix.  1-11. 

F.  The  Everlasting  Word Matt.  v.  13-20. 

S.  The  Final  Word Rev.  xxii.  16-21. 

rL46„  The  Transfiguration. — Mark  ix.  2-13. 

M.  The  voice  of  God r2  Pet.  i.  1-18. 

T.  Moses  on  the  Mount Exod.  iii.  1-15. 

W.  God’s  glory  on  the  Mount Exod.  xxiv.  1-18. 

T.  Elijah  on  the  Mount. 1 Kings  xix.  1-18. 

F.  The  vision  of  Isaiah Isa.  vi.  1-13. 

S.  The  testimony  of  God Matt.  iii.  1-17. 

47.  Early  Piety.— 1 Sam.  iii.  1,  19. 

M.  Josiah’s  early  piety 2 Chron.  xxxiv.  1-8. 

T.  Joseph’s  early  piety Gen.  xxxix.  1,  6 ; 20-23. 

W.  Samuel’s  early  piety 1 Sam.  iii.  1-21. 

T.  Solomon’s  early  piety .2  Chron.  i.  7-17. 

F.  Moses’  early  piety Exod.  ii.  1-10. 

S.  Timothy’s  early  piety 2 Tim.  i.  1-18. 

48.  The  Presumptuous  Punished. — 2 Chron.  xxvi.  16-21. 
M.  Pharaoh’s  presumption Exod.  x.  16-29. 

T.  Korah’s  presumption Num.  xvi.  28-35. 

W.  Saul’s  presumption 1 Sam.  xiii.  8-14. 

T.  Nebuchadnezzar’s  presumption  Dan.  iv.  28-37. 

F.  The  rich  man’s  presumption Luke  xii.  13-21. 

S.  Herod’s  presumption Acts  xii.  19-23. 


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49.  The  Christian’s  Lost  Victory. — 1 Cor.  xv.  50-58. 


M.  Power  from  Christ Matt.  xvi.  17-28. 

T.  Christ’s  resurrection . John  xx.  1-18. 

W.  Its  Power Phil.  iii.  10-21. 

T.  Christ  the  first  fruits. 1 Cor.  xv.  1-26. 

P.  The  Spiritual  Body 1 Cor.  xv.  35-40. 

S.  The  End  of  Death Rev.  xx.  1-15. 

50.  Here  and  Hereafter. — Luke  xvi.  10-31. 

M.  The  ungodly  prospered Psalm  lxxiii.  1-17. 

T.  The  saints  afflicted. . . Heb.  xii.  1-13. 

W.  Compensation  hereafter 2 Thess.  i.  1-12. 

T.  Sin  in  high  places 1 Kings  xii.  25-33. 

F.  The  end  of  the  wicked Job.  xxvii.  11-23. 

S.  The  hope  of  the  righteous 2 Cor.  v.  1-9. 

51.  The  Saints  in  Heaven. — Rev.  xxi.  10-20. 

M.  Hungering  no  more Rev.  vii.  9-17, 

T.  Sitting  down  in  the  Kingdom Matt.  viii.  5-13. 

W.  Singing  a new  song Rev.  xiv.  1 5. 

T.  At  the  Marriage  Supper Rev.  xix.  1-10. 

F.  Sorrowing  no  more Rev.  xxi.  1-7. 

S.  Night  no  more Rev.  xxii.  1-14. 

52.  Easter  Meditations. — Matt.  xxv.  1-13. 

M.  The  Risen  Saviour’s  Message Mark  xvi.  1-8. 

T.  The  ascension  foretold John  xx.  1-17. 

W.  The  ascending  Lord Acts  i.  1-14. 

T.  His  heavenly  work John  xiv.  1-17 

F.  His  second  coming 1 Cor.  iv.  9-18 


S.  The  Risen  Saviour  and  our  resurrection.  1 Cor.  xv,  45-58 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


WHAT  CHRISTIANS  SHOULD  BE; 

ACCORDING  TO  THE  BIBLE. 

\Prayer  Meeting  Topics  and  Daily  Thoughts .] 

Abhorring*  that  which  is  evil Rom.  xii.  9. 

Abstaining  from  all  appearance  of  evil 1 Thess.  v.  22. 

Always  abounding  in  the  work  of  the  Lord 1 Cor.  xv.  58. 

Always  confident ...  2 Cor.  v.  6. 

Approving  things  that  are  excellent Phil.  i.  10. 

Asking  and  receiving 1 Jno.  iii.  22. 

Avenging  not  themselves, Rom.  xii.  19. 

Avoiding  profane  and  vain  babblings 1 Tim.  vi.  20. 

Awaking  to  righteousness ICor.  xv.  34. 

Bearing  one  another’s  burdens Gal.  vi.  2 

Believing  to  the  saving  of  the  soul Heb.  x.  39. 

Bewareing  of  covetousness Luke  xii.  15. 

Blameless  and  harmless,  the  Sons  of  God Phil.  ii.  15. 

Blessing  them  which  persecute  us Rom.  xii.  14. 

Boldly  saying  the  Lord  is  my  helper Heb.  xiii.  6. 

Bringing  forth  fruit  unto  God Rom.  vii  4. 

Calling  upon  the  name  of  Jesus  Christ  our  Lord  . . .1  Cor.  i.  2. 

Careful  for  nothing Phil.  iv.  6. 

Careful  [only]  to  maintain  good  works Tit.  iii.  8. 

Casting  all  your  care  upon  Him ....  1 Pet.  v.  7. 

Circumcised  without  hands Col.  ii.  11. 

Cleansed  from  all  filthiness 1 Cor.  vii.  1. 

Cleansed  with  the  blood  of  Christ  from  all  sin 1 John  i.  9. 

Cleaving  to  that  which  is  good. .......  Rom.  xii.  9. 

Clothed  with  humility . . 1 Peter  v.  5 

Coming  continually  unto  Christ 1 Pet.  ii.  4. 

Considering  Christ  Jesus Heb.  iii.  1. 

Content  with  such  things  as  we  have Heb.  xiii.  5. 

Continuing  constant  in  prayer Rom.  xii.  12. 

Crucified  by  the  cross  unto  the  world Gal.  vi.  14. 

Dead  to  sin * Rom.  vi.  2. 

Dead  to  the  law Rom.  vii.  4. 

Declaring  plainly  that  we  seek  a country .Heb.  xL  14. 

Delivered  from  the  power  of  darkness .OoL  i,  13» 


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Denying  self,  or  the  old  nature Matt.  xvi.  24. 

Discerning  both  good  and  evil Heb.  v.  14. 

Distributing  to  the  necessity  of  saints Rom.  xii.  13. 

Dwelling  in  love  and  in  God 1 John  iv.  16. 

Earnestly  contending  for  the  faith Jude  3. 

Earnestly  desiring  our  house  from  heaven 2 Cor.  v.  2. 

Edifying  one  another 2 Thess.  v.  11. 

Endeavoring  to  keep  the  unity  of  the  Spirit Eph.  iv.  3. 

Enduring  hardness 2 Tim.  ii.  3. 

Entering  with  boldness  into  the  holiest Heb.  x.  19. 

Espoused  to  one  husband 2 Cor.  xi.  2. 

Excelling  to  the  edifying  of  the  Church 1 Cor.  xiv.  12. 

Exhorting  one  another  as  the  day  approaches Heb.  x.  25. 

Faithful  stewards 1 Cor.  iv.  2. 

Fearing  God 1 Pet.  ii.  17. 

Fervent  in  spirit Rom.  xii.  11. 

Fervently  loving  one  another  with  a pure  heart  ...  1 Pet.  i.  22. 

Filled  with  all  the  fulness  of  God Eph.  iii.  19. 

Filled  with  the  spirit Eph.  v.  18. 

Filled  with  the  fruits  of  righteousness Phil.  i.  11. 

Following  peace  with  all  men,  and  holiness Heb.  xii.  14. 

Following  the  steps  of  Jesus 1 Pet.  ii.  21. 

Forbearing  one  another  in  love Eph.  iv.  2. 

Forgiving  one  another Col.  iii.  13. 

Fruitful  in  every  good  work Col.  i.  10 

Gentle  unto  all  men 2 Tim.  ii.  24. 

Glorifying  God  in  body  and  in  spirit 1 Cor.  vi.  20. 

Given  to  hospitality Rom.  xii.  13. 

Giving  diligence  to  make  our  calling  and  election 

sure 2 Pet.  i.  10. 

Giving  thanks  always  for  all  things Eph.  v.  20. 

Giving  not  grudgingly,  or  of  necessity 2 Cor.  ix.  7. 

Grieving  not  the  Holy  Spirit  of  God Eph.  iv.  30. 

Growing  in  grace  and  knowledge  of  Christ 2 Pet.  iii.  18. 

Happy  in  bearing  reproach  for  Christ 1 Pet.  iv.  14. 

Hastening  the  coming  of  the  day  of  God 2 Pet.  iii.  12. 

Having  promise  of  the  life  that  now  is  and  that  to 

come , 1 Tim.  iv,  8. 


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Holding  fast  that  which  is  good ...  1 Thess.  y.  21 

Holding  fast  the  form  of  sound  words] 2 Tim.  i.  13. 

Holding  fast  the  faithful  word Tit.  i.  9. 

Holy  in  all  manner  of  conversation 1 Pet.  i.  15. 

Hoping  to  the  end 1 Pet.  i.  13. 

Humbling  self  under  the  mighty  hand  of  God 1 Pet.  v.  6. 

Hungering  and  thirsting  after  righteousness Matt.  v.  6. 

Illuminated ...  Heb.  x.  32. 

Increasing  in  the  knowledge  of  God Col.  i.  10. 

Inheriting  all  things Rev.  xxi.  7. 

Instant  in  season,  out  of  season 2 Tim.  iv.  2. 

Joined  unto  the  Lord 1 Cor.  vi.  17. 

Joying  in  God  through  our  Lord  Jesus  Christ Rom.  v.  11. 

Judging  one  another  no  more Rom.  xiv.  13. 

Keeping  the  commandments  of  Christ John  xiv.  21. 

Keeping  that  which  is  committed  to  our  trust 1 Tim.  vi.  20. 

Keeping  yourselves  unspotted  from  the  world James  i.  27. 

Keeping  yourselves  from  idols 1 John  v.  21. 

Keeping  ourselves  in  the  love  of  God Jude  xxi. 

Kind  to  one  another,  tenderhearted Eph.  iv.  32. 

Kindly  affectioned  one  to  another Rom.  xii.  10. 

Knit  together  in  love Col.  ii.  2. 

Knowing  that  we  have  eternal  life 1 John  v.  13. 

Laboring  to  enter  into  that  rest Heb.  iv.  11. 

Laying  aside  all  malice  and  all  guile 1 Pet.  ii.  1. 

Laying  up  for  ourselves  treasures  in  Heaven . . ...  Matt.  vi.  20. 

Led  by  the  Spirit  of  God Rom.  viii.  14. 

Letting  no  corrupt  communication  proceed  out  of 

the  mouth Eph.  iv.  29. 

Like  minded,  having  the  same  love Phil.  ii.  2. 

Living  henceforth  not  unto  ourselves,  but  unto 

Him 2 Cor.  v.  15. 

Looking  not  at  the  things  which  are  seen 2 Cor.  iv.  18. 

Looking  for  the  Savior Phil.  iii.  20. 

Looking  for  that  blessed  hope Tit.  ii.  13. 

Looking  Joi  Him  that  shall  appear Heb.  ix.  28. 

Looking  off  unto  Jesus Heb.  xii.  2. 

Loving  God  because  He  first  loved  us 1 John  iv.  19. 


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Loving  Christ  whom  we  have  not  seen 1 Pet.  i.  8. 

Loving  one  another,  and  thus  showing  that  we  are 

His John  xiii.  35. 

Made  meet  to  be  partakers  of  the  saints1  inheritance. . . Col.  i.  12. 

Meek,  and  inheriting  the  earth Matt.  v.  5. 

Merciful,  and  obtaining  mercy Matt.  v.  7. 

Mindful  of  the  words  recorded  in  the  Scriptures ...  2 Pet.  iii.  2. 
Mortifying  our  members  which  are  on  the  earth. . . Col.  iii.  5. 

Not  pleasing  ourselves Rom.  xv.  1. 

Not  resisting  evil Matt.  v.  39. 

Not  taking  anxious  thought  about  our  life Matt.  vi.  25. 

Not  judging,  that  we  be  not  judged Matt.  vii.  1. 

Not  fearing  them  which  kill  the  body Matt.  x.  28. 

Not  of  the  world John  xvii.  16. 

Not  conformed  to  this  world Rom.  xii.  2. 

Not  wise  in  our  own  conceits Rom.  xii.  16. 

Not  our  own 1 Cor.  vi.  19. 

Not  children  in  understanding 1 Cor.  xiv.  20. 

Not  equally  yoked  together  with  unbelievers 2 Cor.  vi.  14. 

Not  entangled  again  with  the  law Gal.  v.  1. 

Not  weary  in  well-doing Gal.  vi.  9. 

Not  sleeping,  as  do  others 1 Thess.  v.  6. 

Not  self-willed,  not  soon  angry. Tit.  i.  7. 

Not  forsaking  the  assemblage  of  [ourselves  together.  Heb.  x.  25. 

Not  despising  the  chastening  of  the  Lord Heb.  xii.  5. 

Not  carried  about  with  divers  and  strange  doc- 
trines  Heb.  xiii.  9. 

Not  rendering  evil  for  evil 1 Pet.  iii.  9. 

Now  past  all  condemnation Rom.  viii.  1. 

Now  made  nigh  by  the  blood  of  Christ Epli.  ii.  13. 

Now  the  Sons  of  God 1 John  iii.  2. 

Obedient  children 1 Pet.  i.  14. 

Occupying  till  Christ  comes Luke  xix.  13. 

Ordained  unto  eternal  life Acts  xiii.  48. 

Overcoming  by  the  blood  of  the  Lamb Rev.  xii.  11. 

Passed  from  death  unto  life John  v,  24. 

Patient  in  tribulation Rom.  xii.  12. 

Patient  toward  all  men 1 Thess.  v.  14. 


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Patiently  waiting  for  Christ 2 Thess.  iii.  5. 

Peacemakers Matt.  v.  9. 

Perfectly  joined  together  in  the  same  mind. 1 Cor.  i.  10. 

Pitiful  and  courteous 1 Pet.  iii.  8. 

Praying  without  ceasing 1 Thess.  v.  17. 

Praying  always  in  the  spirit,  for  all  saints Eph.  vi.  18. 

Proving  what  is  acceptable  unto  the  Lord Eph.  v.  10. 

Purchased  with  blood Acts  xx.  28. 

Purifying  ourselves  even  as  He  is  pure 1 John  iii.  3. 

Putting  away  all  bitterness  and  wrath Eph.  iv.  31. 

Putting  on  the  new  man Eph.  iv.  24. 

Putting  on  the  whole  armor  of  God Eph.  vi.  11. 

Putting  on  love  above  all  these  things Col.  iii.  14. 

Quenching  not  the  spirit 1 Thess.  v.  19. 

Reaching  forth  unto  those  things  that  are  before.  .Phil.  iii.  13. 

Ready  to  every  good  work Tit.  iii.  1 

Receiving  a kingdom Heb.  xii.  28. 

Receiving  the  promise  of  the  Spirit Gal.  iii.  14. 

Reckoning  ourselves  dead  unto  sin Rom.  vi.  11. 

Redeeming  the  time Eph.  v.  16. 

Refraining  the  tongue  from  evil 1 Pet.  iii.  10. 

Rejoicing  in  the  Lord  always Phil.  iv.  4. 

Returned  into  the  Shepherd  and  Bishop  of  our 

Souls 1 Pet.  ii.  25. 

Running  with  patience  the  race  set  before  us Heb.  xii.  1. 

Sanctified  through  the  offering  of  Christ Heb.  x.  10. 

Saved  by  grace  through  faith Eph.  ii.  8. 

Sealed  with  that  Holy  Spirit  of  promise  Eph.  i.  13. 

Searching  the  Scriptures John  v.  39. 

Seeking  not  our  own,  but  the  welfare  of  others ...  1 Cor.  x.  24. 

Separated  from  the  world 2 Cor.  vi.  17. 

Serving  one  another  by  love Gal.  v.  13. 

Sincere  and  without  offence  till  the  day  of  Christ . . . Phil.  l.  10. 

Sounding  out  the  word  of  the  Lord 1 Thess.  ).  8. 

Speaking  the  truth  in  love Eph  iv,  15. 

Speaking  not  evil  one  of  another James  W.  11. 

Stablished  in  the  faith Col.  fi.  7. 

Striving  together  for  the  faith  of  the  gospel .Phil.  i.  27. 


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Taking  heed  to  an  evil  heart  of  unbelief Heb.  iii.  12. 

Taught  of  God  to  love  one  another 1 Thess.  iv.  9. 

Teaching  and  admonishing  one  another  Col.  iii.  16. 

Thankful Col.  iii.  15. 

Thinking  no  evil 1 Cor.  xiii.  5. 

Transformed  by  the  renewing  of  the  mind Rom.  xii.  2. 

Trusting  in  the  living  God 1 Tim.  iv.  10. 

Using  this  world  as  not  abusing  it 1 Cor.  vii.  31. 

Victorious  through  faith 1 John  v.  4. 

Vigilant  against  our  adversary  the  devil 1 Pet.  v 8. 

Waiting  for  the  Son  of  God  from  Heaven 1 Thes.  i.  10. 

Walking  in  the  light,  as  He  is  in  the  light 1 John  i.  7. 

Wanting  nothing James  i.  4. 

Watching  and  standing  fast  in  the  faith 1 Cor.  xvi.  13. 

Weeping  with  them  that  weep Rom.  xii.  15. 

W ise  unto  that  which  is  good Rom.  xvi.  19. 

Working  out  our  own  salvation Phil.  ii.  12. 

Worshipping  God  by  the  Spirit Phil.  iii.  3. 

Yielding  ourselves  unto  God Rom.  vi.  13. 

Zealous  of  good  works * Tit.  ii.  14. 


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THE  GOSPEL  SHIP. 

Emigrants  for  Emmanuel’s  Land  should  lose  no  time  in 
having  their  places  secured,  as  only  one  voyage  is  made  from 
our  shores  to  that  happy  country. 

The  vessel’s  name — The  Gospel  Ship.  Matt  viii.  23. 

Port  from  which  it  sails — The  City  of  Destruction.  Ps. 
cxiii.  4 ; Isa.  xix.  18. 

Destination — Emmanuel’s  Land.  Isa.  viii.  8 ; Heb.  x.  14. 
Time  of  sailing — To-day.  Heb.  iv.  7 ; 2 Cor.  vi.  2. 

Price  of  passage — Without  money.  Isa.  lv.  1 ; Rev.  xxi.  17. 
Captain’s  name— Jesus  Christ.  Matt.  xiv.  25  ; Mark  iv.  37. 
Crew — Converts  and  ministers.  Matt.  xiv.  23  ; Eph.  iv. 
Passengers — Sinners  saved  by  grace.  1 Cor.  1,  2;  Acts  6. 
Sea  over  which  it  passes— Time.  James  iv.  14  ; Rev.  x.  3. 
Light-house — The  Holy  Scriptures.  2 Cor.  vi.  4 ; Isa.  58. 
Compass— Truth.  Ps.  xliii.  3. 

Sails — Faith  and  love.  1 Thess.  i.  3. 

Wind — The  Holy  Spirit.  John  iii.  8 ; Gal.  v.  22,  23. 
Helm — Grace.  Eph.  iv.  5 ; 2 Thess.  ii.  16. 

Anchor — Hope.  Heb.  vi.  19. 

Passengers  are  supplied  with  everything  on  the  voyage. 

“ My  God  shall  supply  all  your  needy — Phil.  iv.  19. 

“ And  yet  there  is  roomy — Luke  v.  22. 

THE  GOSPEL  RAILROAD. 

1.  Road  bed.  The  Bible.  Ps.  cxix,  105;  Heb.  iv,  12;  2 Tim. 
iii.  16  ; 1 Peter  i.  25. 

2.  Engine.  Love,  1 John  iv.  16  ; John  iii.  16  ; Deut.  vi.  5 ; 
1 John  ii.  5 ; iv.  19  ; Rom.  xiii.  10. 

3.  Engineer.  God,  Ps.  xlvi.  1 ; xlviii.  3 ; Matt.  xix.  17  ; 
John  xvii.  3. 

4.  Conductor.  Jesus  Christ,  Rom.  v.  8;  Heb.  xiii.  8;  Rom. 
viii.  1 ; Col.  iii.  1-4. 

5.  Train.  (Made  up  of)  Believers,  Acts  xvi.  31;  1 Tim.  iv. 
12  ; Mark  ix.  23,  24. 

6.  Destination.  Heaven,  2 Cor.  v.  1 ; 1 Peter  i.  3,  4 ; John 
1-3  ; Rev.  viii.  9-17. — F.  M.  C.  A.  Watchman , 


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WHAT  A PRAYER  MEETING  SHOULD  BE. 

t.  Regular  and  punctual  attendance Heb.  x.  25;  Ps.  lxxxiv. 

1,  4 ; Acts  ii.  1,  6 

2.  Bring  others Num.  x.  29;  Ps.  xlii.  4 ; Dan.  xii.  3. 

3.  Come  praying John  xii.  21 ; John  xv.  5. 

4.  Continue  in  prayer.  .Phil.  iv„  6;  Gen.  xxxii.  26;  Eph.  vi.  18. 

5.  Avoid  criticism.  .Ps.  cxxxiii.  1 ; Rom.  xii.  10 ; John  xvii.  23. 

6.  Participate  promptly  and  heartily..  .Col.  iii.  16;  Heb.  iv.  16. 

7.  Let  all  exercises  be  brief.  Eccles.  v.  2;  Matt.  vi.  7. 

8.  Keep  in  mind  that  we  speak  and  sing  before  God 2 Cor. 

xii.  19;  1 Sam.  xvi.  7. 

9.  Christian  testimony. . . . .Ps.  xl.  10;  Ps.  li.  15;  Ps.  lxiii.  3-5; 
Mai.  iii.  16,  17;  Heb.  iii.  13;  James  v.  16. — w.  f.  c. 


CHARACTERISTICS  OF  GOD’S  PEOPLE. 


Ye  are  a P-raying Eph.  vi.  18. 

E arnest Jude  iii. 

C-onsecrated 1 Cor.  i.  8. 

U-nited .Eph.  iv.  13. 

L-oving Rom.  xiii.  8. 

I-mmortal Ps.  xxxvii.  29. 

A-ctive 2 Peter  i.  5. 

R-ighteous People ...  .Isa.  lx.  21. 

Ye  are  a chosen  generation  ; a royal  priesthood ; a holy  nation ; 
a peculiar  people 1 Pet.  ii.  9. — j.  B.  A. 


THE  TWO  MASTERS. 


The  work  of 

The  D-eceives,  Rev.  xii.  9 

E-ntices,  2 Tim.  ii.  26 

V-itiates,  2 Cor.  iv.  4 

I-nfatuates,  John  xiii.  2. . 
L-eads  to  hell,  Matt,  xxv 
41 ; 1 John  iii.  8 0 


But  J-ustifies,  Rom.  iii.  26. 
E-le^ates,  Matt.  xxv.  23. 
S-anctifies,  1 Cor.  vi.  11. 
U-nites  to  God,  Eph.  ii.  14, 
S-aves,  John  iii.  1*7. 

S.  w.  M. 


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HOW  SHALL  I APPROACH  THE  MERCY-SEAT — 
Heb.  iv.  16. 


B-elieying  God Matt.  xxi.  22. 

O-beying  God Heb.  v.  9. 

L-oving  God Gal.  v.  6. 

D epending  on  God Jas.  i.  17. 

L-ooking  to  God Heb.  xii.  2. 

Y-ielding  to  God Rom.  yi.  13. 

J.  B.  A. 

WHAT  SHALL  I DO  WITH  JESUS? 

Prove  Him Mai.  iii.  10. 

Prize  Him Eph.  i.  21. 

Praise  Him < Ps.  c. 

Preach  Him 2 Cor.  iv.  5. 

Pray  to  Him John  xiy.  14 

J.  B.  A. 

HOW  SHALL  I FIND  JESUS? 

I*  I S-incerely . Phil.  i.  10. 

E-arnestly Heb.  ii.  1. 

A-ttentively Luke  xix.  48. 

R-epeatedly . . Phil.  vi.  18. 

C-arefully 1 Peter  iv.  7. 

H-onestly 1 Tim.  ii.  1-3. 

Seek  TTT]\/T  while  He  may  be  found. 

Call  upon  AX  X ILL  He  near Isa.  iVt  0# 


TO  WHOM  SHALL  WE  GO  FOR  SAFETY? 


Flee  to  C-aptain  of  our  salvation Heb  ii.  10. 

H-orn  of  salvation Ps.  xviii.  2. 

R oot  of  Jesse Isa.  ii.  10. 

I mmanuel Isa.  vii.  14. 

S-hepherd  of  Israel Ps.  lxxx.  i. 

T-rue  God 1 John  v.  20. 

w.  F.  c. 


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PRAYER  MEETING  OUTLINES. 

SEVEN  CONFESSIONS  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

41 1 have  sinned  ” — By  whom  and  the  motive  of  each. 

1.  Pharaoh,  from  slavish  fear Ex.  ix.  27;  x.  16. 


2.  Balaam,  for  a reward Num.  xxii.  34 

3.  Achan,  being  detected  of  God Joshua  vii.  20. 

4.  Saul,  from  cowardice 1 Sam.  xv.  24. 

5.  David,  being  reproved 2 Sam.  xii.  13. 

6.  Judas,  from  despair Matt,  xxvii.  4. 

7.  Prodigal  Son,  from  an  honest  heart Luke  xv.  18,  21. 


GOD’S  PROVIDENCE. 

Mysterious Psalm  x.  5 ; Job  xi.  7-9. 

Seems  sometimes  not  to  regard  the  right Ps.  lxxiii.  2-16: 

But  really  upholds  the  right.  .Ps.  lxxiii.  17-20 ; Eccl.  viii.  12, 13. 
Brings  good  out  of  evil. . . Gen.  1.  20  ; Ex.  xiv.  4 ; Deut.  xxiii.  5. 
Directs  events Ezra  v.  5 ; Prov.  xvi.  9;  Prov.  xxi.  1. 


THE  ATONING  SAVIOUR. 


CHRIST 

DIED 

FOR  THE 


U nworthy,  Acts  xiii.  46. 
N-eedy,  Matt.  ix.  12. 

G uilty,  Rom.  iii.  19. 
0-ld,  Ps.  xxxvii.  25. 
D-runkard,  1 Cor.  vi.  10. 
L-ost,  Luke  xix.  10. 
Y-oung,  Eccl.  xii.  1. 


c.  N.  P. 


ALL  THINGS  THROUGH  CHRIST. 

WE  KNOW  THAT 


T-rials,  2 Cor.  iv.  17. 
H-atred  of  foes,  Gen.  xl.  5. 
I-nfirmities,  Acts  iii.  11. 
N-ecessities,  Ps.  xxxvii.  25. 
G-riefs,  Heb.  xii.  11. 
S-ufferings,  2 Cor.  xi.  23-28. 


mogether  for  ood  to 
J-  hem  that  love  VJT  O D. 


Rom.  viii.  28. 


J.  B.  A. 


354  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

SEVEN  THINGS  TO  HOLD  FAST. 


1.  That  which  is  good 1.  Thess.  v.  1, 

2.  The  faithful  word Titus  i.  9. 

3.  The  form  of  sound  words 2 Tim.  i.  13, 


4.  The  confidence  and  rejoicing  of  the  hope Heb.  iii.  6. 

5.  The  profession  of  our  faith Heb.  x.  23. 

6.  That  we  have,  that  no  man  take  our  crown Rev.  iii.  11. 

7.  The  unfaithful,  hold  fast  and  repent Rev.  iii.  3. 

THE  SEVEN  “MUSTS.” 

1.  What  must  I do  to  be  saved  ? Acts  xvi.  30. 

2.  Ye  must  be  born  again John  iii.  7. 

3.  No  other  name  under  heaven,  whereby  we  must  be  saved. 

Acts  iv.  12. 

4.  So  must  the  Son  of  man  be  lifted  up. . . .John  iii.  14. 

5.  As  thou  hast  said  so  must  we  do Ezra  x.  12. 

6.  Zaccliaeus,  To-day  I must  abide  at  thy  house Luke  xix.  5. 

7.  For  we  must  all  appear  before  the  judgment  seat  of  Christ. 

2 Cor.  v.  10. 

THINGS  TO  WHICH  WE  SHOULD  TAKE  HEED. 

That  no  man  deceive  us Mark  xiii.  33-37 ; 1 Cor.  i.  7 ; Titus 

ii.  13;  Heb.  ix.  28. 

What  we  hear Mark  iv.  24  ; Prov.  vi.  27  ; Isa.  viii.  20; 

Jer.  xxii.  29;  John  xvi.  13. 

How  we  hear 1 Sam.  iii.  9,  10 ; Ps.  cxix.  11 ; Heb.  ii.  1. 

To  ourselves Luke  xxi.  34:  Phil.  ii.  3 ; Mark  vii.  21, 

23;  1 Cor.  x.  12;  1 Tim.  iv.  16. 
How  we  build. . . .1  Cor.  iii.  10,  11 ; 1 Cor.  x.  31  ; Matt.  vii.  24. 
Lest  there  be  in  any  of  us  an  evil  heart  of  unbelief  . . . .Heb.  iii. 

12;  Rom.  xi.  20;  1 Pet.  i.  8. 

To  the  sure  word  of  prophecy 2 Pet.  i.  19;  2 Tim.  iv.  4; 

Heb.  x.  37 ; Rev.  xxii.  20. 

That  we  endure  to  the  end Heb.  iv.  1 ; Rev.  ii.  26;  Rev. 

iii.  21 ; 2 Tim.  ii.  3. 


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THE  PEARL  OF  GREAT  PRICE. 

“ The  kingdom  of  Heaven  is  like  unto  a merchantman  seeking  goodly  pearls: 
who,  when  he  had  found  one  pearl  of  great  price,  went  and  sold  all  he  had, 
and  bought  it.”— Matt.  xiii.  45-46. 


Children,  how  much  gold  do  you  think  you  could  carry  ? 
I think  each  of  you  could  carry  about$5,000,  (or  18  lbs  avoirdu- 
pois,) 300  Sunday-school  scholars  marching  singly  in  procession 
would  make  a line  a quarter  of  a mile  long,  and  if  each  were 
loaded  with  gold,  they  all  together  would  carry  $1,500,000. 
This  is  the  value  of  the  great  Kohinoor  diamond,  among  the 
crown  jewels  of  Queen  Victoria,  and  for  some  time  thought  to 
be  the  largest  diamond  in  the  world.  A million  and  a half 
dollars  ! Whac  an  amount  of  money  that  is  ! It  would  build 
one  hundred  handsome  churches,  or  3,000  homes  for  the  poor. 

I have  no  idea,  children,  that  any  of  you  will  ever  have  that 
much  money  or  own  such  a valuable  diamond . But  there  is 
another  jewel  of  immensely  more  value,  that  each  of  you  can 
have,  if  you  want  it.  Can  you  tell  what  is  this  pearl  of  great- 
est price  ? It  is  the  love  of  Jesus  in  our  hearts.  If  we  have  this 
we  are  rich,  though  we  have  not  a single  penny  besides.  But 
if  we  have  enough  money  to  buy  the  Kohinoor  diamond,  and 
have  not  this  love  in  our  hearts,  we  are  poor.  The  happiest 
people  in  the  world  are  those  ivho  love  Jesus  most.  The 
merchantman  sold  all  that  he  had  to  buy  this  one  pearl,  and  so 
we  must  be  willing  to  give  up  everything  that  stands  in  the 
way  of  our  giving  our  hearts  to  Jesus.  J.  B.  J. 


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PROPHECIES  RELATING  TO  CHRIST. 

Adoration  by  Magi,  Ps.  72  : 10-15;  Isa.  60  : 3-6. 

Advent.  Gen.  3 : 15 ; Deut.  18:  15;  Ps.  89:  20;  Isa.  2:2;  9:6 
28:  16;  32:1;  35:4;  42:6;'  49:1;  55:4;  Ezek.  34:24. 
Dan.  2 : 44 ; Mic.  4:1;  Zech.  3:8.  [2:7;  Mai.  3 : 1: 

Advent,  time  of,  Gen.  49  : 10  ; Num.  24  : 17  ; Dan.  9 : 24  ; Hag. 
Ascension  and  exaltation,  Ps.  16:  11;  24:  7;  68:  18;  110:  1;  118:  19. 
Betrayal  by  own  friend,  Ps.  41  : 9 ; 55  : 13. 

“ for  thirty  pieces,  Zecli.  11 : 12. 

Betrayer’s  death,  Ps.  55  : 15-23  ; 109  : 17. 

Bone  not  to  be  broken,  Ps.  34 : 20. 

Burial  with  the  rich,  Isa.  53  : 9. 

Casting  lots  for  vesture,  Ps.  22 : 18. 

Conversion  of  Gentiles  Isa.  11  10  ; 42  : 1. 

Crucilixion,  Ps.  22  : 14-17. 

Death  in  prime  of  life,  Ps.  89  : 45  ; 102  : 24. 

“ with  malefactors,  Isa.  53:  9-12.  [14:  4-6. 

“ attested  by  convulsions  of  nature,  Amos.  5 : 20;  8:9;  Zech. 
Descent  into  Egypt,  Hos.  11 : 1. 

Desertion  by  disciples,  Zech.  13  : 7. 

Divinity,  Ps.  2 : 11  ; 45  : 7 ; 72  : 8 ; 110  : 1 ; Isa.  9:6;  25  : 9 ; 40  : 
10  ; Jer.  23 : 6 ; Mic.  5:2;  Mai.  3 : 1. 

Dominion  universal  and  everlasting,  Ps.  72:  8;  Isa.  9:7;  Dan.  7 : 14. 
False  accusation,  Ps.  27  . 12  ; 35 : 11 ; 109  : 2. 

Forerunner  of  Christ,  Isa.  40  : 3 ; Mai.  3:1;  4:5. 

Galilee,  ministry  in,  9 : 1,  2. 

Gall  and  vinegar,  offer  of.  Ps.  69 : 21. 

Generation,  human,  Gen.  12:  3;  18:  18;  21:  12;  22:  18;  26:  4;  28:  14; 

49:  10;  Ps.  18:  50,  89:  4;  29:  36;  132:  11;  Isa.  11:  1;  Jer.  23:  5;  33:  15. 
Insult,  buffeting,  spitting,  scourging,  Ps.  35 : 15-21 ; Isa.  50 : 6. 
Massacre  of  Innocents,  Jer.  31 : 15. 

Miraculous  power,  Isa.  35  : 5.  [1  ; Isa.  59  : 20  ; Jer.  33  : 1& 

Mission,  Gen.  12 : 3 ; 69  : 10  ; Num.  24 : 19  ; Deut.  18  : 18 ; Ps.  21 : 
Mocking,  Ps.  22  : 16  ; 59  : 25. 

Nativity,  from  virgin,  Gen.  3 : 15 ; Isa.  7 : 14 ; Jer.  31 : 22. 

“ place  of,  Num.  24 : 17-19  ; Mic.  5 : 2. 

Patience  under  suffering,  Isa.  53  7-9. 

Persecution,  Ps.  22  ; 6 ; 35  : 7-12  ; 59  : 2 ; Isa.  49  : 7 ; 53  : 3. 
Piercing,  Ps.  22  : 16  ; Zecli.  12  : 10  ; 13 : 6. 

Prayer  for  enemies,  Ps.  109  : 4. 

Preacher,  Ps.  2 : 7 ; Isa.  2:3;  61  : 1 ; Mic.  4 : 2. 

Priest  like  Melcliizedek,  Ps.  110  : 4. 

Prophet  like  Moses,  Deut.  18  : 15. 

Purchase  of  potter’s  field,  Zech.  11  : 13. 

Purification  of  temple,  Ps.  69  : 9. 

Rejection  by  Jews  and  Gentiles,  Ps.  2:1;  22  : 12 ; 41 : 5. 
Ressurection,  Ps.  16  : 10  ; 30 : 3 ; 41  : 10  ; 118  : 17  ; Hos.  6 : 2. 
Silence  under  accusation,  Ps.  38  : 13;  Isa.  53:  7. 

Spiritual  graces,  Ps.  45  : 7 ; Isa.  11:2;  42  : 1 ; 61  : 1. 

Triumphal  entry  into  Jerusalem,  Ps.  8:2;  Zech.  9 ; 9, 

Vicarious  suffering,  Isa.  5.3.  d 6-1$ ; Dan.  9 ; 26. 


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BIBLE  READING. 

THE  LIFE  OF  CHRIST  FROM  PROPHECY  AND  HISTORY. 

1.  His  Genealogy.— Gen.  iii.  15  ; Matt.  i.  1-25  ; Luke  iii. 

2.  His  Birth. — Gen.  iii.  15,  Gal.  iv.  4 ; Gen.  xvii.  7 ; Gen. 

xxii.  18,  Gal.  iii.  16  ; Gen.  xxi.  12,  Heb.  xi.  17-19  ; Gen. 
xlix.  10,  Luke  ii.  7 ; Isa.  vii.  14,  Mai.  i.  18  ; Micah  v.  2, 
Matt.  ii.  1. 

8.  His  Character. — Isa.  liii.  2 and  Luke  ix.  58 ; Isa.  xlii. 
2,  Matt.  xii.  15-19  ; Isa.  xl.  11  and  Heb.  iv.  15  ; Isa.  liii. 
9,  1 Peter  ii.  22  ; Psalm  lxix.  9 ; John  ii.  17. 

4.  His  Ministry. — Isa.  ix.  1,  2 Matt.  iv.  12-16,  23 ; Isa.  liii. 

2 Luke  iv.  16-21-43  ; Zech.  ix.  9,  Matt.  xxi.  1-5  ; Haggai 
ii.  7-9  ; Mai.  iii.  1,  Matt.  xxi.  12  ; John  ii.  13-16. 

5.  His  Suffering.— Psalm  xxii.  14-15  ; Luke  xxii.  42-44 ; 

Isa.  liii.  3,  Heb.  iv.  15  ; Isa.  1.  6,  and  Mark  xiv.  65  ; Isa. 
liii.  7,  Matt.  xxvi.  63  ; Isa.  liii.  4-6-12,  Matt.  xx.  28 ; 
Ps.  xxii.  16,  John  xix.  18  ; Ps.  xxii.  1,  Matt,  xxvii.  46  ; 
Ps.  xxii.  7-8  ; Matt,  xxvii.  39-44  ; Ps.  lxix.  21,  Matt, 
xxvii.  34 ; Ps.  xxii.  18,  Matt,  xxvii.  35  ; Ex.  xii.  46,  John 
xix.  33-36. 

6.  His  Death. — Isaiah  liii.  9 and  Matt,  xxvii.  57-60  ; Psalm 

xvi.  10  and  Acts  ii.  31 ; Psalm  lxviii.  18  and  Acts  i.  9 ; 
Psalm  cx.  1 and  Heb.  i.  3 ; Dan.  vii.  14  and  Phil.  ii.  9-11. 

His  Resurrection. — Ps.  xvi.  10  ; Matt.  xii.  10  ; Acts  ii. 
27-31 ; Rom  i.  4 ; Heb.  xiii.  20  ; 2 John  xix.  10-18  ; Matt, 
xxvii.  63 ; Matt,  xxviii.  7 ; Luke  xxiv.  44-26  ; John  xx. 
20  ; John  xx.  27  ; Acts  i.  3 ; Acts  v.  32  ; 1 Cor.  xv.  20-23. 

8.  His  Ascension.— Psalm  xxiv.  7-10.  ; Ps.  lxviii.  17-18 ; 

John  xvi.  5-7  ; John  iii.  13  ; Acts  i.  11.  Heb.  ix.  24  j 
Mark  xvi.  19  ; Acts  vii.  55. 

9.  His  Second  Coming. — Acts  i.  11 ; Acts  xxv.  31-32  ; Acts 

xvii.  31  ; 2 Cor.  v.  10  ; Matt.  xxiv.  36  ; Matt.  xxiv.  3 ; 
John  v.  22-26-27 ; Rev.  i.  7 ; 2 Thess.  i.  7-9.  1 Thess. 
iv.  16  ; Rev.  xx.  12 ; Matt.  xiii.  41-43 ; Matt.  xxv.  34-41. 
2 Pet.  iii.  10  ; 2 Pet.  iii.  11-13. 

10.  His  Everlasting  Reign. — Psalm  xlv.  6-7  ; Matt,  xxviii. 
\ ; Phil.  ii.  5-11 ; Dan.  ii.  44.  1 Cor.  xv.  24-26-28. 


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JOSEPH  A TYPE  OF  CHRIST ; 

OR  THE  LIKENESS  BETWEEN  THEM. 

J oseph  was  a shepherd.  Gen.  xxxvii.  2. 

Christ  was  the  Good  Shepherd.  John  x.  11. 

Joseph  was  sent  by  his  father  to  seek  his  brethren.  Gen. 
xxxvii.  13-14-16. 

Christ  was  sent  by  His  Father  to  seek  and  save  His  people. 
John  iii.  16,  17. 

When  Joseph’s  brethren  saw  him  coming  they  sought  to  slay 
him.  Gen.  xxxvii.  20. 

When  Christ  came  on  earth,  the  Jews,  His  people,  sought  to 
kill  Him.  Matt.  ii.  20. 

Joseph  was  put  in  a pit  and  raised  from  it.  Gen.  xxxvii.  28. 
Christ  was  put  in  a tomb  and  raised  from  it.  Matt,  xxvii.  59-60. 
Joseph  was  sold  for  twenty  pieces  of  silver — the  price  of  a slave 
under  age.  Gen.  xxxvii.  28. 

Christ  was  sold  for  thirty  pieces  of  silver — the  price  of  a slave 
of  full  age.  Matt.  xxvi.  15. 

Joseph  was  carried  down  into  Egypt.  Gen.  xxxix.  1. 

Christ  was  carried  down  into  Egypt.  Matt.  ii.  13-14. 

Joseph  was  tempted  by  Potiphar’s  wife.  Gen.  xxxix.  7. 

Christ  was  tempted  by  Satan  in  the  Wilderness.  Mark  i.  13. 
Joseph  was  condemned  by  a false  witness  and  put  in  prison. 
Gen.  xxxix.  19-20. 

Christ  was  condemned  by  false  witnesses  and  put  to  death. 
Matt.  xxvi.  59-60. 

Joseph  was  put  in  prison  with  two  prisoners  ; one  is  saved,  the 
other  hanged.  Gen.  xl.  2-3  ; xli.  22. 

Christ  was  crucified  with  two  prisoners ; one  He  saved,  the 
other  was  hanged.  Luke  xxiii.  39-43. 

Joseph  became  Governor,  Ruler  and  Saviour  of  his  people  in 
Egypt.  Gen.  xlii.  6 ; xli.  43. 

Christ  was  Governor,  Ruler  and  Saviour  of  his  people  on  earth. 
Matt.  ii.  6. 

Joseph  was  thirty  years  old  when  he  began  his  public  ministry. 
Gen.  xli.  46. 


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Christ  was  thirty  years  old  when  He  began  His  public  minis- 
try. Luke  ii.  23. 

Joseph  was  blessed  with  a spirit  of  wisdom,  and  the  Lord  made 
all  that  he  did  to  prosper.  Gen.  xli.  38-39  ; xxxix.  23. 

Christ  was  blessed  with  a spirit  of  wisdom,  and  the  pleasure  of 
the  Lord  prospered  in  His  hand.  Luke  ii.  40  ; Isa.  liii.  10. 

Joseph  went  about  doing  good,  laying  up  food  for  the  famine. 
Gen.  xli.  46-49. 

Christ  went  about  doing  good,  and  healing  the  sick.  Matt.  iv. 
23-24. 

Joseph’s  people  had  to  come  to  him  for  their  temporal  food, 
Gen.  xlii.  3-10. 

Christ’s  people  all  have  to  come  to  Him  for  their  spiritual  food. 
J ohn  vi.  48-51. 

Joseph  knew  his  brethren  ; they  did  not  know  him.  Gen.  42.  8. 

Christ  knew  His  disciples  ; they  did  not  know  Him.  Luke  16-24. 

Joseph  gave  to  his  people  freely,  without  money  or  price.  Gen. 
xlii.  25. 

Christ  gives  to  His  people  freely,  without  money  and  without 
price.  Isa  lv.  1. 

Joseph’s  brethren  all  had  to  bow  down  to  him.  Gen  xlii.  6. 

Christ’s  people  all  have  to  bow  to  Him.  Phil.  ii.  10. 

Joseph  was  one  of  twelve  brethren,  the  Patriarchs.  Gen.  42. 

Christ  had  His  twelve  disciples,  the  Apostles.  Matt.  x.  ii. 

Joseph  made  himself  known  to  his  brethren  after  they  supposed 
him  dead.  Gen.  xlv.  1. 

Christ  made  Himself  known  to  his  disciples  after  they  had  seen 
Him  laid  in  the  tomb.  Luke  xxiv.  36-40. 

Joseph  said  to  them,  “lam  Joseph  your  brother,  whom  ye 
sold  into  Egypt.”  Gen.  xlv.  4. 

Christ  said  to  His  disciples,  “ It  is  I,  myself  ; handle  me  and 
see.”  Luke  xxiv.  39. 

Joseph  forgave  his  brother  their  trespasses.  Gen.  xlv.  3-8. 

Christ  forgave  His  people  their  sins.  Matt.  ix.  2-6. 

Joseph  had  a beloved  brother,  Benjamin.  Gen.  xliii.  29  30. 

Christ  had  a beloved  disciple,  John.  John  xiii.  23. 

Joseph  wept  over  his  brethren.  Gen.  xlv.  15. 

Christ  wept  over  His  people.  Luke  xix.  31. 


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Joseph  dined  with  his  twelve  brethren,  he  the  twelfth.  Gen. 
43-16. 

Christ  supped  with  his  twelve  Apostles.  John  xiii.  14. 

Joseph  loved  his  father  and  nourished  him.  John  xlvii.  11-12. 

Christ  loved  His  Father  and  obeyed  Him.  John  xv.  10. 

Joseph  was  blest  by  his  father.  Gen.  xlix.  22-26. 

Christ  was  blest  by  His  Father.  John  iii.  35. 

Joseph’s  father  received  his  son  as  from  the  dead.  Gen.  xlvi.  30. 

Christ’s  Father  received  His  Son  from  the  dead.  Matt.  xvi.  19. 

Joseph  had  been  a man  of  sorrow  in  the  pit.  Gen.  xlii.  21. 

Christ  was  a man  of  sorrow  in  the  garden.  Isa.  liii.  3 ; Luke  xxii. 
44. 

Joseph’s  garments  had  been  stained  with  blood.  Gen.  xxxvii.  31. 

Christ’s  garments  were  stained  with  blood.  John  xix.  33. 

Joseph’s  life  seems  to  be  without  blemish.  Gen.  xxxix.  2-6. 

Christ’s  life  was  without  blemish.  1 Pet.  ii.  22. 

Joseph  was  clothed  in  fine  linen.  Gen.  xli.  42.  J 

Christ  was  wrapted  in  fine  linen.  Matt,  xxvii.  59. 

Joseph’s  bones  were  raised  from  the  grave  and  carried  up  to 
the  earthly  Canaan.  Gen . 1.  25. 

Christ  arose  from  the  grave,  and  was  carried  up  to  the  heaven- 
ly Canaan.  Luke  xxiv  51 . 

Joseph  was  raised  from  the  prison  to  a post  of  honor  and  power. 
Gen.  xli.  40-43. 

Christ  was  raised  from  the  grave  and  crowned  with  glory  and 
honor.  Heb.  ii.  9. 

Christ’s  earthly  or  reputed  father’s  name  was  Joseph.  Matt  i.  18. 

The  man  who  begged  the  body  of  Christ  and  laid  it  in  his  own 
tomb  was  named  Joseph.  Matt,  xxvii.  57-60. 

When  Simeon  saw  the  young  child,  Jesus,  he  said,  “ Now  let 
me  die.  or  depart  in  peace.”  Luke  ii.  29. 

When  old  Jacob  saw  his  son  Joseph,  he  said,  “Now  let  me  die, 
since  thou  art  yet  alive.”  Gen.  xlvi.  30. 

J.  E.  C.  in  Watchman  and  Reflector . 


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WHAT  CHHIST  IS  TO  US. 


Our  Advocate.  1 John  ii.  1. 

“ Brother.  Mark  iii.  35. 

“ Captain.  Heb.  ii.  10. 

“ Daysman.  Job  ix.  33. 

“ Eternal  life,  1 John  v.  20. 
“ Father.  Isa.  ix.  6. 

“ God.  1 John  v.  20. 

“ Helper.  Heb.  xiii.  6. 
u Intercessor.  Heb.  vii.  25. 
“ Judge.  Acts  xvii.  31. 
liA  Keeper.  John  xvii.  12. 

“ Light.  John  i.  4. 

“ Mediator.  1 Tim.  ii.  5. 

“ Name.  Acts  xv.  17. 

“ Offering. 


Our  Peace.  Eph.  ii.  14. 

“ Quickener.  Horn.  vii.  11. 
' “ Ransom.  Mark  x.  45. 

“ Saviour.  2 Pet.  iii.  18. 

“ Teacher.  John  iii.  2. 

“ Unspeakable  gift.  2 Cor.  9. 
“ Vine.  John  xv.  5. 

“ Wisdom.  1 Cor.  i.  30. 

“ ’Xample.  John  xiii.  15. 

“ Yoke-fellow.  Matt.  ii.  29. 
“ Zeal.  Ps.  69,  9;  John  ii.  17. 
“ Alpha  and  Omega.  Rev. 
i.  8. 

First  and  last.  Rev.  i.  11. 


u 

Eph.  v.  2. 

CHRIST  IS  OUR  ALL  IN  ALL. — Col.  iii.  11. 


BIBLE  PROOFS. 

The  difference  between  Christians  and  the  ivorld. 


Servants  of  sin — Rom.  vi.  16-23. 
Entangled — Gal.  v.  1. 

Sinners — Rom.  iii.  23. 

Children  of  devil — John  8,  44. 
Prodigal  away  from  home — 
Luke  xv.  13-14. 

Sold  under  sin — Rom.  vii.  14. 
Led  by  the  devil — 2 Tim.  ii.  26. 
Wicked  flee — Prov.  xxxviii.  1. 
Shall  perish — Luke  xiii.  3. 
Jesus  “knows  not” — Matt, 
xxv.  12. 

Depart — left  Land — Matt.  xxv. 
41-46. 


Serv’ts  of  God — 1 Peter,  ii.  15. 
Free — Rom.  vi.  22. 

Saints — 1 Cor.  i.  2. 

Children  of  God,  Gal.  iv.  3-7. 
Child  in  his  fathers  house— 
Luke  xv.  20-25. 

Bought — 1 Cor.  vi.  20. 

Led  by  the  Spirit — Rom  viii.  14. 
Righteous  bold— Prov.  xxviii.  1 
Shall  never  perish — John  x.  25. 
Jesus  knows  His  sheep — John 
x.  27 

Come — right  hand — Matt.  xxv. 
31-34. 


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THE  DARK  SIDE  AND  THE  BRIGHT  SIDE  OF  A 
CHISTIAN  LIFE. 


Text  Psalm  xxx.  5. 


“Weeping  may  endure  for  a night  but  joy  cometh  in  the 
morning/’  If  we  were  true  believers  in  Christ,  sins  will  make 
us  weep  as  they  did  David,  Peter  and  others.  But  let  us  not 
cast  away  our  confidence,  if  we  have  fallen,  and  felt  the  bitter- 
ness of  sin  ; but  rather  take  comfort  that  ‘ 4 He  will  not  always 
chide;  neither  will  He  keep  his  anger  forever.”  For  it  says, 
“Joy  cometh  in  the  morning.” 

Let  us  look  into  the  Psalms  and  we  will  see  the  bright  side 
of  the  believer’s  life  when  he  is  in  communion  with  God,  and 
the  dark  side  when  out  of  communion  with  God,  because  of 
sin. 

The  Dar/c  Side.  The  Bright  Side . 


I.  SIN. 

“My  sin  is  ever  before  me, 
neither  is  there  rest  in  my 
bones  because  of  my  sin.”  Ps. 
xxxviii.  3 ; li.  3. 

II.  DARKNESS. 

“He  hath  made  me  to  dwell 
in  darkness.  Ps.  lxxxviii.  6 ; 
cxliii.  3. 

III.  TROUBLE. 

‘ 4 For  my  soul  is  full  of  trou- 
bles.” Ps.  lxxxviii.  3 ; 1.  15. 

IV.  SORROW. 

* ‘ Having  sorrow  in  my  heart 

daily,”  Ps.  xiii.  2 ; cii.  9-11. 


I.  SIN  REMOVED  AND  COVERED. 

4 4 Blessed  is  he  whose  trans- 
gression is  forgiven,  whose  sin 
is  covered.  Ps  xxxii.  1,  2 ; 
ciii.  12  ; cxxx.  3,  4. 

II.  LIGHT. 

“The  Lord  is  my  light.  4 4 In 
thy  light  shall  we  see  light.” 
Ps.  xxxvi.  9 ; xxvii.  1 ; cxix. 
130. 

III.  PEACE. 

4 4 1 will  lay  me  down  in  peace 
and  sleep.”  Ps.  iv.  8 ; lxxxv. 
8-10 ; cxix.  165. 

IV.  JOY  AND  GLADNESS. 

44  Thou  hast  put  ofPmy  sack- 
cloth and  girded  me  with  glad- 
ness, Ps,  v,  11,  12  ; xxx,  11. 


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V.  MOURNING. 

44  I go  mourning*  all  the  day 
long.”  Ps.  vi.  6 ; xxxviii.  6. 


VI.  DISEASE. 

4 4 Filled  with  a loathsome 
disease.”  Ps.  vi.  2,  3;  xxxviii.  7. 

VII.  DISSATISFIED. 

“My  soul  thirsteth  for  God, 
for  the  living  God.”  Ps.  xlii. 
1,  2 ; lxiii.  1. 


VIII.  IN  FEAR  OF  ENEMIES. 
“They  also  that  seek  after 
my  life  lay  snares  for  me.” 
Ps.  xxxviii.  12,  19-22 ; xlvi. 
4-9  ; cxl.  1-5. 

IX.  BONDAGE. 

“ Bring  my  soul  out  of 
prison.”  Ps.  lxxix.  11;  cxlii. 
7 ; cxlvi.  7. 

X.  DEATH. 

44  He  hath  made  me  to  dwell 
in  darkness  as  those  that  have 
been  long  dead.”  Ps.  lxxxviii. 
10;  cxliii.  3. 


V.  PRAISING. 

“My  tongue  shall  speak  of 
thy  righteousness  and  of  thy 
praise  all  the  day  long.”  Ps. 
xxxiv.  1 ; xxxv.  28. 

VI.  HEALED. 

4 4 Who  healeth  all  thy  dis- 
eases.” Ps.  ciii.  3 ; cxlvii.  3. 

VII.  SATISFIED. 

“Who  satifieth  the  mouth 
with  good  things,  {present.) 
Ps.  ciii.  5 ; xxxvi.  8 ; lxiii.  5. 
I shall  be  satisfied,  {future.) 
Ps.  xvii.  15. 

VIII.  NOT  AFRAID  OF  ENEMIES. 

4 4 Thou  hast  smitten  all  mine 
enemies  on  the  cheek  bone; 
whom  shall  I fear.”  Ps.  iii.  7; 
xxvii.  1,  2. 

IX.  DELIVERANCE. 

4 4 For  thou  hast  delivered  my 
soul  from  death.”  Ps.  lvi.  13  ; 
cxvi.  8;  cxxiv.  7. 

X.  LIFE. 

4 4 The  Lord  shall  count  when 
He  writeth  up  the  people  that 
this  man  was  born  there.  Ps. 
lxxxvii.  6;  xvi.  11 ; xxxvi.  9. 


Willful  sin  after  conversion  brings  darkness,  trouble,  sorrow, 
mourning,  disease,  dissatisfaction,  fear,  bondage  and  finally 
death,  which  means  out  of  communion  or  fellowship  with  God. 
Let  the  joyful  one  obey,  Pom . xv.  1-3  ; Gal.  vi.  1.  And  the 
mournful  one  obey,  James  iv,  8-10,  and  all  will  be  right. 

John  Currie. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


FROM  BONDAGE  TO  CANAAN. 


THE  CHRISTIAN’S  PILGRIMAGE. 

Old  Testament.  New  Testament. 

1.  Egyptian  Bondage.  Ex.  i.  14. 

Sin  of  Soul.  Rom.  vii.  21. 


2.  The  ten  Plagues.  Gen.  vii.  11. 

3.  Passover.  Ex.  xii.  5,  7. 


Conviction.  Rom.  vii.  24. 


Christ’s  Sacrifice.  1 Cor,  v.  7. 


4.  Departure  from  Egypt.  Ex.  xii. 

40,  42. 

5.  Crossing  the  Red  Sea.  Ex.  xiv. 

6.  Waters  of  Marah.  Ex.  xv.  23. 

7.  Manna.  Ex.  xvi.  4. 


Repentance.  Acts  xxiv.  20. 
Conversion.  2 Cor.  v.  17. 
Temptation.  Heb.  ii.  18. 


8.  The  Stayed  Hands.  Ex.  xvii.  11. 

9.  Law.  Ex.  xx.  17. 


Daily  Grace.  2 Cor.  xii.  8. 
Prayer.  James  v.  16. 


Duty.  John  xiv.  15. 

10.  Tabernacle  Building.  Ex.  xxxv.  1,  9. 

Church  Erection.  1 Cor.  xvi.  1. 

11.  The  Golden  Calf.  Ex.  xxxii.  1. 


Idolatry.  1 John  v.  21. 

12.  Profane  Fire.  Lev.  x.  1,  2. 

Irreverent  Thoughts.  Matt.  xii.  36. 

13.  Fearing  the  Giants.  Num.  xiv.  33. 

Unbelief.  Heb.  iii.  19. 


14.  Wanderings  . Num.  xv.  33. 

15.  Serpents.  Num.  xxi.  6. 


Discipline.  2 Tim.  ii.  3. 


Sins.  1 Cor.  x.  9. 

16.  The  Promised  Land.  Deut,  iii.  27. 

Heaven.  Rev.  xxi.  22. 


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Concert  Exercise . 

WANTED  FOR  THE  LORD’S  SERVICE. 

1.  Men  like  Daniel,  who  dare  to  do  right Dan.  vl  10-16. 

2.  Men  like  Shadrach,  ready  to  suffer  .Ex.  xx.  4, 5 ; Dan.  iii.  4-7. 

3.  Men  in  authority,  with  Nehemiah’s  faith Neh.  xiii.  4-9. 

4.  Men  like  Isaiah,  full  of  eloquence  and  fervor.  .Isa.  lv.  1-13. 

5.  Men  of  courage  like  Joshua. . .Num.  xiv.  6-9  ; Josh.  vi.  16 

6.  Men  like  Elijah,  bold  to  proclaim  the  truth  . . 1 Kings  xvii.  1. 

7.  Men  like  Paul,  taught  of  the  Spirit 1 Cor.  xii.  3, 

8.  Men  like  Timothy,  zealous  for  the  Lord.  . .2  Cor.  xvi.  10. 

9.  Men  like  theBereans,  gifted  with  wisdom.  .Acts  xvii. 10,  12 

10.  Young  men,  like  Jabez,  who  fear  God 1 Chron.  iv.  10 

11.  Young  women,  like  gracious  Ruth Ruth  i.  16,  17. 

12.  Matrons,  like  the  pious  Shunamite 2 Kings  iv.  8,  13, 

13.  Fathers,  like  Abraham Gen.  xxii.  ; Prov.  x.  21. 

14.  Brethren,  like  Aaron  and  Hur  Ex.  xvii.  9-12. 

15.  Sisters,  who,  like  Mary,  sit  at  Jesus’  feet. . . .Luke  x.  38,  39. 

16.  Heads  of  families,  like  Caleb Acts  x.  2;  Num.  xiv.  24. 

17.  Wives,  models  in  their  lives Prov.  xxxi.  10-31. 

18.  Mothers,  like  Hannah,  consecrating  their  children. . .1  Sam. 

i.  10. 

19.  Maidens,  taught  of  God.  .2  Kings  v.  1-4,  15;  Prov.  xv.  23. 

20.  Servants  of  Christ,  like  Barnabas . Acts  xi.  22-26  ; Acts  ix.  27. 


SOWING  AND  REAPING — Gal.  vi.  7. 


SEED. 

Idleness 

Unkindness 

Tippling 

Profanity 

Sinful  life 

Rejection  of  Jesus 

What  are  you  sowing  ? 


HARVEST. 

Poverty. 
Unkindness. 
Drunkard’s  grave. 
.God’s  curse. 
.Wretched  death. 
.Eternal  death. 


M.  T. 


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S.  S.  CONCERT  EXERCISE. 


THE  HEART. 

Conductor. — What  does  the  Bible  mean  by  the  word  Heart  $ 

A class,  rising. — The  “inner  man,”  embracing  the  seat  of  the 
affections  and  passions,  of  the  conscience,  of  the  mind  and  of 
the  will. 

Conductor. — How  many  kinds  of  hearts  are  spoken  of  in  the 
Bible  ? 

A Class. — Two  ; the  converted  and  the  unconverted. 

Conductor. — What  great  reason  is  given  why  the  heart  must 
be  kept  with  diligence  ? 

A Class. — Because  out  of  it  are  the  issues  of  life.  (Repeat 
Prov.  ix.  23). 

Conductor. — What  did  the  Saviour  say  proceeded  from  the 
the  heart  ? 

A Class. — Evil  thoughts,  murders,  etc.  Matt.  xv.  19. 

Conductor. — Now  let  the  girls  give  the  characteristics  of  a 
converted  heart,  and  the  boys  give  the  Bible  proofs , as  I call 
the  numbers. 


(Conductor.) 


(Girls.) 


No. 


1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 

9. 

10. 

11. 

12. 

13. 

14. 

15. 


It  is  set  on  seeking  God. 
It  is  fixed  on  God. 

It  seeks  to  be  perfect. 

It  is  upright. 

It  is  a clean  heart. 

It  is  a pure  heart. 


(Boys.) 

1 Chron.  xi.  16. 
Psalm  cxii.  7. 
Psalm  ci.  1 -3. 
Psalm  xcvii.  11. 
Psalm  lxxiii.  1. 
Matt.  v.  3. 


It  is  true,  and  free  from  an  evil  con- 
science. Heb.  x.  22. 

It  is  honest  and  good.  Luke  viii.  15. 

It  is  broken  and  contrite.  Psalm  xxxiv.  18. 

It  is  obedient.  Rom.  vi.  17. 

It  finds  delight  in  the  word  of  God.  Psalm cxix.  111. 
It  is  set  free  from  fear.  Psalm  xxvii.  3. 

It  loves  to  praise  God.  Psalm  ix.  1. 

It  is  a treasury  of  good  things.  Matt.  xii.  35. 

It  shows  its  faith  by  its  works,  James  ii.  14-21 


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Conductor. — Now  give  the  characteristics  of  the  unconverted 
heart  and  the  proofs . 

(Conductor.)  (Boys.)  (Girls.) 


No. 

16. 

It  is  full  of  evil,  and  morally  insane.  Eccl.  ix.  3. 

u 

17. 

It  is  fully  set  to  do  evil. 

Eccl.  viii.  11. 

cc 

18. 

It  is  deceitful  and  wicked. 

Jer.  xvii.  9. 

1 1 

19. 

It  is  a treasury  of  evil  things. 

Mark  vii.  21-22. 

1 1 

20. 

It  is  prone  to  error. 

Psalm  xcv.  7. 

cc 

21. 

It  is  impenitent. 

Rom.  ii.  5. 

u 

22. 

It  is  unbelieving. 

Heb.  iii.  12 

cc 

23. 

It  is  morally  blind. 

Eph.  iv.  18. 

cc 

24. 

It  is  a deceived  heart. 

Isa.  xliv.  20. 

t 

25. 

It  is  exposed  to  the  influence  of 

the 

devil. 

John  xiii.  2. 

u 

26. 

It  is  a carnal  heart. 

Rom.  viii.  7. 

VC 

27. 

It  is  full  of  idols. 

Ez.  xiv.  3. 

<c 

28. 

It  is  full  of  pride. 

1 Tim.  iii.  2. 

<c 

29. 

It  is  full  of  rebellion, 

Jer.  v.  23. 

cc 

30. 

It  is  hard  as  a stone. 

Zech.  vii.  12. 

Conductor. — Is  it  possible  for  such  hearts  to  be  changed  ? 

A Class,  rising. — It  is.  (Repeat.)  Ex.  xxxvi.  26. 

By  The  Great  Exchange. 

Conductor. — How  may  this  great  blessing  be  obtained  ? 

By  the  whole  school. 

(Answered  by  the  following  blackboard  exercise.) 

Give  me  thy  I will  give  a new 


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SIN  LEAVES  ITS  MARK. 

BLACKBOARD  OR  OBJECT  LESSON. 

Philip  Jones  was  a bad  boy.  His  mother  had  much  trouble 
with  him  in  his  fathers  absence  ; which  took  away  much 
of  the  pleasure  and  enjoyment  of  the  other  children  upon  the 
long-looked  for  return  of  44  Pa,”  because  he  had  to  reprove  or 
punish  Philip.  How  true  it  is  44  one  sinner  destroyeth  much 
good.”  One  bad  child  will  destroy  the  happiness  of  a family. 

One  Monday  morning  as  Philip’s  father  was  about*  starting 
away,  as  usual,  to  his  work,  he  said  to  Philip,  4 4 My  boy,  go 
and  bring  me  the  hammer  and  six  large  nails.  Now,  Mother, 
I’m  going  away  to  be  gone  all  the  week.  You  have  had  a 
great  deal  of  trouble  with  Philip.  This  week  is  to  decide 
whether  Philip  is  going  to  grow  up  a bad  boy.  If  Philip  is 
bad  to-day,  when  evening  comes,  you  drive  one  of  these  nails 
through  this  board.  For  each  day  that  he  is  bad,  drive  a nail 
in  the  board.  But  if,  after  a nail  is  driven,  he  should  the  next 
day  be  good,  instead  of  driving  a nail  that  day,  you  may  draw 
out  one . Keep  the  board  and  show  it  to  me  on  Saturday  night 
after  prayer.  This  will  be  Philip’s  week  of  trial. 


Monday  evening  came,  and  with  it  the  usual  regrets  about 
Philip’s  conduct  through  the  day.  His  mother  reminded  him 
of  what  his  Lather  had  requested  her  to  do,  and  Philip  ad- 
mitted that  she  was  compelled  to  drive  the  nail.  Thus  Philip 
went  to  his  bed  with  the  unpleasant  reflection  that  one  nail 
stood  against  him. 

The  same  was  true  of  Tuesday  and  Wednesday  thus 
three  nails  were  driven  in  the  board.  The  mother  said, 
44  Now,  Philip,  half  the  week  is  gone,  and  it  bears  a sad  record 


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against  you.  But  there  are  three  days  yet  of  which  account  is 
to  be  kept.  If  you  are  a good  boy  the  three  days  left,  I will 
draw  out  a nail  each  day,  and  when  father  comes  home,  there 
will  be  no  nails  in  the  board  ! ” 

Philip  caught  the  idea  with  evident  pleasure.  And  it  was 
with  great  satisfaction  his  mother,  each  evening,  drew  out  a 
nail  with  kind  words  of  commendation  to  Philip.  Saturday 
night  came,  and  with  it  the  return  of  the  father.  But  instead 
of  continuing  his  caresses  with  Philip,  as  with  others,  he  said, 
Philip  will  come  to  me  after  prayer. 

Philip  well  knew  what  it  meant.  That  board  and  those 
nails  were  to  be  examined  ! After  prayer  the  father  called  for 
the  singular  record,  and  Philip  brought  them  with  a mingled 
look  of  pleasure  and  of  shame.  The  father  took  the  board  and, 
seeing  no  nails  in  it,  drew  his  boy  affectionately  to  him,  and 
gave  him  a warm  kiss.  All  the  family  wrere  pleased,  and  it 
was  one  of  the  happiest  of  Saturday  nights.  Philip,  though 
happier  than  usual,  still  hung  his  head , his  father  inquired 
what  made  him  look  so  sad.  Philip  mastering  his  feeling,  told 
the  whole  story,  by  saying  : — “Why,  pa,  there  are  three 
holes  in  the  board  ! ” Mr.  Jones  then  gave  to  Philip  aud 
to  the  other  children  a lesson  which  they  never  forgot,  upon 
the  truth  that  “ Sin  leaves  its  mark”  assuring  them  that  God 
does  not  thus  keep  a record  of  sins  committed,  but  a record 
that  he  can  wipe  out  and  obliterate  by  the  blood  of  Jesus,  so 
that  to  the  penitent,  forgiven  soul,  there  are  no  marks  to  cause 
painful  remembrance,  as  the  holes  in  the  board  did  to  Philip. 
He  assured  Philip  of  his  forgiveness  of  all  the  past,  and  en- 
treated him  to  be  a good  boy  for  time  to  come.  He  then  told 
him  to  go  to  his  room  and  ask  Jesus  to  forgive  him  and  help 
him  to  be  good,  and,  above  all,  to  give  him  a new  heart. 

[note. — This  story  never  falls  to  make  a good  impression.  Let  it  be  il- 
lustrated on  the  blackboard,  or  by  an  object  lesson  with  a board  and  nails  in 
hand.  Three  gimlet  holes  in  the  board  will  enable  the  speaker  to  put  in  and 
draw  out  the  nails  easily.  Put  in  a nail  for  Monday,  another  for  Tuesday  and 
Wednesday, — then  draw  out  one  for  Thursday,  Friday  and  Saturday,  as  you 
proceed  with  the  story,  and  you  will  have  the  Aboard  as  it  appeared  fcwhen 
Philip’s  father  came  home,— with  three  holes  in  it  1 ”J— Rev.  W.  D.  S. 


370  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

Intemperance.— Object  lesson, 

Prov.  xxiiii.  29-35. 

Draw  the  wine  glass,  (in  red  chalk 
if  practicable,)  and  around  it  the  ser- 
pent (in  white  chalk)  twining  as  in  the 
diagram.  Have  this  prepared  in  ad- 
vance, and  show  it  to  the  school. 
Then  in  answer  to  questions,  place  in 
order,  beginning  at  the  foot  of  the 
glass,  the  different  results  of  intem- 
perance. 

From  verse  29  bring  out  the  vari- 
ous “woes  Poverty,  Prov.  xxiii.  21; 
Prov.  xx.  1.  Sorrow,  1 Sam.  xxv. 
36-37 ; Isa.  v.  22.  Contentions, 
Prov.  20,  1 ; 2 Sam.  xiii.  28  ; 1 Kings 
xx.  16-20.  Error,  Isa.  xxviii.  7-8, 
Bloodshot  Eyes,  Gen.  xlix.  12.  De- 
struction, Nahum  i.  10  ; Matt.  xxiv. 
49-51  ; Luke  xii.  45,  46. 

Verse  33  : Lustful  Passion,  Gen.  xix.  32;  Perverse  Speecn, 
Prov.  xxxi.  5 ; Ps.  lxix.  12  ; Dan.  v.  4 ; Hos.  vii.  t>. 

Verse  34  : Dizzy  Head,  1 Sam.  xxv.  36-38  *,  1 Sam.  xxx.  10. 
17  ; 2 Sam.  xiii.  28  ; 1 Kings  xvi.  9 ; 1 Kings  xx.  16  ; Joel  i. 
5 ; Matt.  xxiv.  38 ; Luke  xvii.  27-29  •,  Luke  xxi.  34. 

Verse  35 : Stupefied  Feeiings,  Prov.  xxvii.  22;  Jer.  v.  3; 
Jer.  xxxi.  18  ; Prov.  xxvi.  9 ; Eph.  iv.  19.  Sinful  Resolution, 

, Prov.  xxvi.  11  ; Deut.  xxix.  19  ; Isa.  xxii.  13  ; Isa.  lvi.  12  ; 
1 Cor.  xv.  32-34 ; 2 Pet.  ii.  22. 

A few  anecdotes  and  illustrations  on  the  several  points  will 
serve  to  make  this  a very  effective  temperance  address. 
PRACTICAL  LESSON. 

Verse  31 : “Look  not,”  Ps.  cxix.  37  ; Mark  ix.  47  ; 1 John 
ii.  16. 

Verse  32  : “ Bites,”  “Stings,”  “Kills,”  “At  Last,,”  Ec.  x.  8; 
Jer.  8 17  ; Amos  v.  19  ; Amos  ix.  3 ; Prov.  vi.  11 ; Isa.  xxviii. 
3-7-8  ; Jer.  v.  31 ; Ez.  vii.  5,  vi.  12;  L^kexvi.  25-26  ; Rom.  vi.  21. 


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Concert  Exercise. 

THE  LORD’S  PRAYER — BIBLE  PROOFS. 

“ Our  Father” Isa.  lxiii.  16, 

1.  By  right  of  creation. , Mai.  ii.  10, 

2.  By  bountiful  providence Ps.  cxlv.  16. 

3.  By  gracious  adoption Eph.  i„  5. 

“Which  art  in  heaven” 1 Kings  viii.  43. 

A The  throne  of  Thy  glory Isa.  lxiii.  15, 

5.  The  portion  of  Thy  children 1 Pet.  i.4. 

“ Hallowed  be  Thy  name.” 

6.  By  the  thoughts  of  our  hearts Ps.  lxxxvi.  11. 

7.  By  the  words  of  our  lips Ps.  li.  15. 

8.  By  the  works  of  our  hands 1 Cor.  x.  31 

“Thy  kingdom  come” Ps.  cx.  2. 

9.  Of  providence,  to  defend  us. Ps.  xvii.  8. 

10.  Of  grace,  to  sanctify  us. 1 Thess.  v.  23. 

11.  Of  glory,  to  crown  us Col.  iii.  4. 

“Thy  will  be  done  on  earth,  as  it  is  in  heaven ” Acts 

xxi.  14. 

12.  Toward  us,  without  resistance 2 Sam.  iii.  18. 

13.  By  us,  without  compulsion Ps.  cxix.  36. 

14.  Universally,  without  exception Luke  i.  6. 

15.  Eternally,  without  declension Ps.  cxix.  93. 

“ Give  us  this  day  our  daily  bread.” 

16.  Of  necessity,  for  our  bodies Prov.  xxx.  8. 

17.  Of  eternal  life,  for  our  souls John  vi.  34. 

“And  forgive  us  our  trespasses” Ps.  xxv.  11. 

18.  Against  Thy  commands 1 John  iii.  4, 

19.  Against  the  grace  of  Thy  gospel 1 Tim.  i.  16. 

“ As  we  forgive  them  that  trespass  against  ”. . .Matt.  vi.  15. 

20.  By  defaming  our  character Matt.  v.  11. 

21.  By  embezzling  our  property Heb.  x.  34. 

22.  By  abusing  our  persons  Acts.  vii.  60. 

“ And  lead  us  not  into  temptation,  but  deliver  us  from  evil.” 

23.  Of  overwhelming  affliction Ps.  cxxx.  1. 


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24.  Of  worldly  enticements 1 John  ii.  15. 

25.  Of  Satan’s  devices .1  Tim.  iii.  7. 

26.  Of  sinful  affections Rom.  i.  26. 

“ For  thine  is  the  kingdom,  and  the  power,  and  the  glory, 

for  ever.” 

27.  Thy  kingdom  governs  all Ps.  ciii.  19. 

28.  Thy  power  subdues  all 2 Chron.  xx.  6. 

29.  Thy  glory  is  above  all Ps.  cxlviii.  13. 

“ Amen.” .Eph.  i.  11. 

30.,  As  it  is  in  Thy  purposes Isa.  xiv.  27. 

31.  So  it  is  in  Thy  promises 2 Cor.  i.  20. 

32.  So  be  it  in  our  prayers Rev.  xxii.  20. 

33.  So  shall  it  be  to  Thy  praise Rev.  xix.  4. 


Concert  Exercise . 

NINE  ATTRIBUTES  OF  GOD. 

As  taught  in  the  145th  Psalm.  Each  person  should  read  or  re 
cite  in  concert  the  appropriate  passage,  followed  by  ex- 
planations and  illustrations  by  the  leader. 

1.  Omnipresence (v.  18),  The  Lord  is  nigh  unto  all,  etc. 

[present  everywhere]. 

2.  Omniscience (v.  15),  The  eyes  of  all,  etc.  [knowing 

all  things]. 

3.  Omnipotence. . o ...  .(v.  10,  having  all  power),  All  Thy  works 

shall  praise  Thee. 

4.  Eternity (v.  13)  endureth  throughout  all  generations 

[living  always]. 

5.  Benevolence (v.  9),  The  Lord  is  good  to  all  [perfect 

goodness  and  kindness]. 

6.  Holiness (v.  17),  Holy  in  all  His  works  [perfect  holiness]. 

7.  Mercy (v.  9),  Tender  mercies  are  over  all  His  works 

[perfect  mercy]. 

8.  Justice (v.  17),  Righteous  in  all  His  ways  [always  just]. 

9.  Truth (v.  18),  Nigh  to  all  that  call  upon  Him  in  truth. 


CONCERT  EXERCISES. 


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Concert  Exercise . 

THE  BLOOD  OF  CHRIST. 

Atones  for  the  soul Lev.  xvii.  11. 

Brings  us  into  the  covenant  of  grace Matt.  xxvi.  28. 

Cleanses  us  from  all  sin 1 John  i.  7. 

Delivers  God’s  people  from  judgment Ex.  xii.  13 

Everlasting  in  its  value Heb.  xiii.  20. 

Furnishes  the  only  ground  of  peace  with  God Col.  i.  20. 

Gives  us  access  into  His  presence Heb.  x.  19-21. 

Has  already  obtained  for  us  redemption Eph.  i.  7. 

Imparts  eternal  life John  vi.  54. 

Justifies  us  in  the  sight  of  God Rom.  v.  9. 

Keeps  us  in  the  holy  of  holies Heb.  ix.  22-26. 

Links  us  to  God’s  electing  purpose 1 Peter  i.  2. 

Makes  us  nigh  to  Him { . . . .Eph.  ii.  13. 

Never  needs  to  be  offered  again Heb.  ix.  12. 

Overcomes  the  power  of  Satan Rev.  xii.  11. 

Purchases  us Acts  xx.  28 

Quenches  the  righteous  wrath  of  God Rom.  iii.  25. 

Redeems  us  from  our  state  of  ruin 1 Peter  i.  18,  19. 

Speaks  to  God  and  to  us  of  salvation. ....... Heb.  xii.  24. 

Tunes  the  voices  of  the  saints  in  holy  song Rev.  v.  9. 

Unites  us  in  Christian  communion 1 Cor.  x.  16. 

Victorious  over  tribulation .Rev.  vii.  14, 

Washes  us  from  every  stain Rev.  i.  6. 

X-ian’s  hope,  is  the 1 Tim.  i.  1. 

Yields  the  price  that  bought  the  church Acts  xx.  28. 

Zealous  of  good  works,  makes  us Titus  ii.  14 


THE  PRECIOUS  PROMISES. 

I will  help  thee xIi  10> 

I will  hold  thee .....Isa,  xlii.  6 

I will  hecvr  thee Isa.  lxv.  24 

I will  heal  thee Isa.  Ivii.  17. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  TEE  BIBLE . 


THE  ASCENDING  LORD. 

From  Heaven  He  came John  iii.  13;  1 Cor.  xv.  47* 

Of  “ 44  spake Matt.  v.  12. 

To  44  44  pointed Matt.  iv.  17;  John  xvii.  24. 

To  44  44  ascended Heb.  x.  12;  Acts  ii.  38. 

To  44  44  invites  us Matt.  vi.  19-21 ; Rev.  iii.  21. 

In  44  44  intercedes  for  us. . .Rom.  viii.  34 ; Heb.  vii.  25. 

In  44  44  prepares  a place  for  us John  xiv.  2 

From  44  44  will  come  again Lesson. 


How  to 
witness  for 
JESUS. 


Ready  When  He  Comes! 
Seed  Thought:  44 Lamps  trimmed  and  burning.” 
Some  will  be  j 

How  Will  I Be? 


Rev.  i.  7. 

1 Thess.  ii.  19. 


The  teacher’s  unconscious  influence,  like  44  bread  cast  upon  the 
waters  to  return  after  many  days,”  is  beautifully  set  forth  in  the 
above  exercise,  as  put  upon  the  blackboard  by  Richard  P.  Clark, 
teacher  of  the  Young  Ladies’  Bible  Class,  Puritan  Church,  Brook- 
lyn, N.  Y.  The  lesson  for  the  day — Easter  Sunday — was,  the 
Resurrection,  outlined  as  above,  with  comments  full  of  tenderness 
and  pathos,  contrasting  the  glories  and  miseries  of  that  eventful 
day,  with  the  direct  appeal,  Is  your  lamp  trimmed  and  burning? 
The  truths  of  the  lesson  left  their  convicting  and  converting  in- 
fluence upon  at  least  one  member  of  the  class,  who  was  taken 
sick  during  the  week  and  died  in  the  glorious  triumphs  of  a 
risen  Saviour.  Before  her  death  she  sent  word  to  her  teacher 
thanking  him  for  the  faithful  presentation  of  that  lesson,  and 
assuring  him  that  it,  through  him,  had  been  instrumental  in 
bringing  peace  and  comfort  to  her  heart,  and  that  her  lamp 
was  trimmed  and  burning. 


CONCERT  EXERCISES. 


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Mr.  Clark  was  then  sick : that  Easter  Sunday  was  his  last 
appearance  before  the  class,  his  last  diagram  upon  the  black- 
board, the  last  lesson  he  taught.  He  died  with  the  blessed  satis- 
faction of  knowing  that  his  Sabbath-school  efforts  had  not  been 
in  vain,  and  passed  to  his  reward. 

“ He  that  reapeth  receiveth  wages , and  gather eth  fruit  unto  life 
eternal , that  both  he  that  soweth  and  he  that  reapeth  may  rejoice  to- 
gether.” John  iy.  36. 

May  this  lesson,  so  eminently  suggestive,  prove  an  incentive 
to  Sunday-school  workers  everywhere. 


WHAT  JESUS  SAYS. 

“Behold  I stand  at  the 
door  and  knock.  If  any 
man  hear  my  voice  and 
open  the  door,  I will  come 
in  to  him  and  sup  with  him 
and  he  with  ME.  Rev.  iii. 
20 ; John  xiv.  20.” 

This  is  a representation 
of  what  Christ  is  actually 
doing  at  the  door  of  every 
human  heart.  We  cannot 
doubt  it,  for  He  Himself 
declares  it  to  be  a fact. 
Besides  this  we  all  feel  at 
times  that  His  hand  does  gently  touch  our  hearts.  How  near  He 
comes.  uAt  the  door”  How  patient  He  is.  We  have  refused 
to  open  the  door,  and  yet  He  lingers  and  waits.  How  earnest  He 
is.  He  does  not  stand  in  silence,  but  “ JcnocJcs,”  pleads,  begs  for 
admission.  He  comes  to  our  hearts.  Open  now.  Receive  this 
heavenly  guest,  and  the  “ feast  shall  be  everlasting  love,” 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


THE  WORLD  FOR  JESUS. 

More  than  eighteen  hundred  years  ago,  Jesus  said  to  His  Apos- 
tles : “ Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  gospel  to  every 
creature.”  He  thus  taught  that  His  gospel  is  to  be  the  heritage 
of  the  whole  world.  It  is  a gospel  for  the  entire  race,  and  is  to 
be  proclaimed  everywhere.  The  picture  shows  the  effect  of  the 


gospel  where  it  has  been  preached.  It  has  carried  light  to  the 
people,  and  will  yet  banish  darkness  from  the  pagan  world.  It 
is  to  spread  from  clime  to  clime  in  its  conquering  sweep,  until 
“ Jesus  shall  reign  where’er  the  sun 
Does  his  successive  journeys  run.” 

The  day  will  surely  come  when  the  “ earth  shall  be  with 
the  knowledge  of  God  as  the  waters  cover  the  great  deep.” 

The  field  is  vast , the  work  is  great , and  the  difficulties  formid- 
able, but  victory  is  assured.  “ Ask  of  me  and  I shall  give  thee 
the  heathen  for  thine  inheritance,  and  the  uttermost  parts  of  the 
earth  for  thy  possession.”  Ps.  ii.  8. 


CONCERT  EXERCISES. 


377 


“ The  Duke  of  Wellington  once  met  a youngclergyman,  who? 
being  aware  of  his  former  residence  in  the  East,  and  of  his 
familiarity  with  the  ignorance  and  obstinacy  of  the  Hindoos  in 
support  of  their  false  religion,  proposed  the  following  question : 
“ Does  not  your  grace  think  it  almost  useless  and  extravagant  to 
preach  the  gospel  to  the  Hindoos  ? ” The  Duke  immediately 
replied : “ Look,  sir,  to  your  marching  orders.  ‘ Preach  the 
gospel  to  every  creature.’  ” — Foster . [tory. 

Obedience  to  these  “ marching  orders  ” will  lead  to  final  vic- 

But  this  conquest  will  be  achieved  only  by  the  prayers,  sacri- 
fices, and  toil  of  God’s  people.  The  old  and  the  young  are  to 
join  in  the  work.  Some  may  become  missionaries.  Some  may 
be  called  to  teach  and  others  to  preach  the  word.  Some  may  ob- 
tain wealth,  and  that  is  to  be  consecrated  to  God.  “ The  church 
must  fling  down  her  gold  at  the  feet  of  Jesus.” — Dr.  Eddy . 
“ God  loveth  a cheerful  giver.”  The  missionary  cause  waits  for 
the  gifts  of  the  people.  There  is  room  here  for  all  workers. 
There  is  a demand  for  all  talents.  Be  ready  to  take  your  place 
when  the  call  comes.  If  God  asks  your  best  personal  service, 
give  it.  If  He  asks  your  time,  talent,  or  wealth,  lay  it  all  upon 
the  altar  in  the  Master’s  name.  He  is  saying  to  you,  “ Go .”  Go 
then,  in  some  way,  and  minister  to  the  spiritual  wants  of  the 
world.  H.  H.  B. 


HE  LEADETH  US. 


To  living  fountains  of  water 

Beside  still  waters 

In  green  pastures 

Through  the  depths 

Safely 

Through  the  wilderness 

Through  the  deep 

In  the  right  way 

In  a plain  path 

To  the  rock  that  is  higher 

Being  in  the  way,  the  Lord  led  me 


Rev.  vii.  17. 

Ps.  xxiii.  2. 

Ps.  xxiii.  2. 

Ps.  cvi.  9, 

Ps.  lxxviii.  53. 

Ps.  cxxxvi.  16. 

Isa.  lxiii.  13. 

Gen.  xxiv.  48 ; Ps.  cvii.  7. 

Ps.  xxvii.  11. 

.Ps.  lxi.  2. 

Gen.  xxiv.  27. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


A WORLD  OF  TEARS. ' 


1.  Jacob  wept 

2.  Joseph  wept 

3.  Moses  wept 

4.  Naomi  and  Ruth  wept 

5.  Jonathan  wept. 

6.  David  wept 

7.  Elisha  wept 

8.  Hezekiah  wept 

i 9.  Peter  wept 

10.  John  wept 

11.  The  disciples  wept 

12.  Mary  wept 

13.  Paul’s  friends  wept 

14.  Even  Jesus  wept 


. . Gen.  xxxiii,  4. 
. . . Gen.  xliii.  30. 

Ex.  ii.  6. 

Ruth  i.  9. 

. . 1 Sam.  xx.  41. 
. . 2 Sam.  iii.  32. 
2 Kings  viii.  11. 
Isaiah  xxviii.  3. 
.Matt,  xx vi.  75. 

Rev.  v.  4. 

. . . Mark  xvi.  10. 
. . . .John  xx.  11. 

Acts  xx.  37. 

, . . . .John  x.  35. 


BUT  THE  BLESSED  PROMISES  ARE. 


1.  Though  weeping  may  endure  for  a night,  yet  joy  cometh 
In  the  (resurrection)  morning.  Ps.  xxx.  5. 

2.  Then  there  shall  be  no  more  crying.  Rev.'xxi.  4. 

3.  For  God  shall  wipe  away  all  tears  from  our  eyes.  Rev. 
vii.  17. 

4.  Then  the  voice  of  weeping  shall  be  no  more  heard.  Isa. 
lxv.  19. 

5.  For  the  Lord  God  will  wipe  away  tears  from  off  all  faces. 
Isa.  xxv.  8. 

6.  Therefore  they  that  sow  in  tears  shall  reap  in  joy.  Ps. 
cxxvi.  5. — H.  B.  W. 

Beyond  the  smiling  and  the  weeping, 

I shall  be  soon,  I shall  be  soon  ; 

Beyond  the  waking  and  the  sleeping, 

Beyond  the  sowing  and  the  reaping. 

I shall  be  soon,  I shall  be  soon. 


HORATIO  SONAR. 


PART  II. 


KEY  or  ANSWERS 


TEST  QUESTIONS 


[PACES  25  TO  226] 

FOUNDED  UPON  AND  ANSWERED  IN  THE 


BIBLE. 


WEEKLY  BIBLE  READINGS. 

f HOW  TO  READ  THE  ENTIRE  SCRIPTURES  IN  ONE  YEAR. 

THE  GROUPING  OF  EVENTS  AND  PERSONS  CHRONOLOGICALLY* 

arranged  by 

REV.  A.  H.  TUTTLE,  D.D. 


1st  Week.— B.  C.  4004.  Gen.  i-xi,9  5 Jobi-xvL 
2nd.— Job.  xvii-xlii. 

3d. — 1996.  Gen,  xi,  10-xxxvi. 

4th, — 1840.  Gen.  xxxvii-Ex. ; ii ; Ps.  lxxxviii ; 
Ex.  iii-ix. 

5th.— 1491.  Ex.  x-xxxiv. 

6th.— 1491.  Ex.  xxxv-xl ; Lev.  l-ix  ; Num.  vii ; 
Lev.  x-xvii. 

7th. — 1490.  Lev.  xviii-xxvii ; Heb.  i-xiii  • 
Num.  i vi. 

8th. — 1490.  Num.  viii-xiv,  39;Ps.  xc;  Num. 

xiv,  40-xxxvi. 

9th.  — 1451..  Deut.  i-xxvi. 
lOth.— 1451.— Deut.  xxvii-xxxiv;  Josh  i-xvi. 
nth.— 1444.  Josh,  xvii-xxiv  ; Judg.  i-iii,  7; 
Judg.  xvii-xxi ; Judg.  iii,  8-vi,  6 ; Ruth  i-iv  ; 
Judg.  vi,  7-viii. 

12th  .—1235.  Judg.  ix-xiii*  1 Sam.  i-iii ; Judg. 

xiv-xvi;  1 Sam.  iv-xviii,  4;  Ps.  ix. 
l3th.  — 1063.  1 Sam.  xviii,  5-xix,  3 : Psa.  xi  ; 1 

Sam.  xix,  4-17;  Psa.  lix;  1 Sam.  xix,  18- 
xxi;  Ps.  lvi,  xxxiv;  1 Sam.  xxii,  1-2?  Ps. 
cxlii;  1 Chr.  xi,  15-19;  1 Sam.  xxii,  3-19; 
Ps.  xvii,  xxxv,  lxiv,  lii,  cix,  cxl;  1 Sam. 
xxii,  20-xxiii,  12 ; Ps.  xxxi ; 1 Sam.  xxii,  13- 
23  ; Ps.  liv ; 1 Sam.  xxiii.  24-xxiv ; Ps.  lvii, 
lviii,  lxiii  ; 1 Sam.  xxv-xxvi , Ps.  cxli. 

14th.  — 1060.  1 Sam.  xxvii-xxxi ; 1 Chr.  x ; 2 
Sam.  i-v,  10 ; Ps.  cxxxix ; 1 Chr.  xi,  1-14 ; 2 
Sam.  xxiii,  8-39.  1 Chr.  xi,  20-xii;  2 Sam  v, 
11-25;  1 Chr. xiv;  2 Sam.vi,  1-11. 
l5th.  — 1045.  x Chr.  xiii ; 2 Sam.  vi,  12-23  • Ps* 
lxvii ; 1 Chr.  xv-xvi , Ps.  xxiii,  xxiv,  xcvi, 
cv,  cvi ; 2 Sam.  vii ; 1 Chr.  xvii ; Ps.  ii,  xvi, 
xxii,  xlv,  cx,  cxviii,  2 Sam.  viii;  x Chr, 
xviii ; Ps.  cviii,  2 Sam.  ix-x ; 1 Chr.  xix ; 
Ps.  xx,  xxi. 

16th.— 1035.  2 Sam,  xi;  1 Chr.  xx,  1-3,  Ps.  Ii, 
xxxii,  xxxiii,  ciii ; 2 Sam.  xii-xv ; Psa.  iii, 
lx ; 2 Sam,  xvi,  1-14 ; Ps.  vii ; 2 Sam.  xvi, 
^5-xvii ; Ps.  iv,  v,  xlii,  xliii,  lv,  lxi,  lxii,  lxx, 
lxxi,  cxliii,  cxliv ; 2 Sam.  xviii-xxi. 
i7th. — 1018.  1 Chr.  xx,  4-8  • Ps.  xviii ; 2 Sam. 
xxii ; 2 Sam.  xxiv ; 1 Chr.  xxi,  1-13  ; 1 Chr. 
i-ix ; 1 Chr.  xxi,  14-30:  Ps.  xxx  , 1 Chr.  xxii- 
xxvii ; 1 Kings  i ; Ps.  xii ; 1 Chr,  xxviii- 
xxix.  25. 

18th. — ioi^.  Ps.  vi,  viii,  x,  xix,  xxviii,  xxix, 
xxxviii,  xxxix,  xl,  xli,  lxv,  lxix,  lxxii, 
lxxxvi,  xci,  xcv,  ci,  civ,  cxx,  cxxi,  cxxii, 
cxxiv,  cxxxi,  cxxxiii,  cxlv;  1 K.  ii.  1-11 ; 
2 Sam.  xxiii,  1-7  ; 1 Chr.  xxix,  26-30. 
lpth. — 1016.  1 K.  ii,  12-ix,  24  ; 2 Chr.  i-vii,  11 ; 

Ps.  xlvii,  xcvii,  xcviii,.  xcix,  c,  cxxxv, 
cxxxvi ; 2 Chr.  vii,  12-viii,  11 ; Song  of  Sol. 
20th.— 992.  2 Chr.  viii.  12-ix,  22  ; Prov.  i xxv. 
2 1st. — Prov.  xxvi-xxxi ; 1 K.  ix,  25-xi ; 2 Chr. 
ix,  23-31 ; Eccles.  i-xii. 

22d.— 976.  1 K.  xii-xiv  ; 2 Chr.  x-xii ; 1 K.  xv, 
1-8  ; 2 Chr.  xiii  ; 1 K.  xv1  9-24  ; 2 Chr.  xiv- 
xvi  ; 1 K.  xv,  25 ; 2 K.  ii ; 2 Chr.  xvii-xx  ; 
Ps.  xlvi,  lxxviii,  lxxxii,  cxv. 


23d. — 891.  2 K.  iii-viii ; 2 Chr.  xxi ; 2 K.  ix-x  ; 
2 Chr.  xxii,  1-9 ; 2 K.  xi-xii,  2 Chr.  xxii, 
10-xxiv;  Jonah  i-iv;  2 K.  xiii-xiv,  22  ; 2 Chr. 
xxv ; 2 K.  xiv,  23-xv,  7 ; 2 Chr.  xxvi. 

24th. — 785.  Hos.  i-vi,  115  Amos  i-ix;  Joe! 
i-iii,  Isa.  i-vi. 

25th.  — 771.  2 K.  xv,  8-xvii ; 2 Chr.  xxvii  xxviii; 
Mic.  i-ii;  Isa.  vii-x,  4 ; Obad.  i ; Hos.  vi, 
12-xiv 5 2 K.  xviii-xx  ; 2 Chr.  xxix-xxxii 5 
Ps.  lxxiii,  lxxiv.  lxxv,  lxxvi,  xliv,  xcii. 

26th. — 738,  Isa.  x,  5-xxxvii. 

27th. — Isa.  xxxviii-lx. 

28th.— Isa.  lxi-lxvi ; Mic  iii-vii ; Nah.  i-iii;  2 
K.  xxi,  1-18,  2 Chr.  xxxiii,  1-205  2 K,  xxi, 
19-26 ; 2 Chr.  xxxiii,  21-24  ; 2 K.  xxii-xxiii, 
30:  2 Chr. xxxiii,  25-xxxv. 

29th.— 629.  Jer.  i-xxiii. 

30th.— Jer.  xxiv-xlvii. 

3ist. — Jer.  xlviii-lii ; ^ Ps.  xciv,  lxxix,  lxxxiii; 
Zeph.  i-iii : Hab.  i-iii ; 2 K.  xxiii,  31-xxv ; 1 
Chr.  xxxv  i Dan.  i-vii. 

32d.—  607.  Ps.  xiii,  xiv,  xv,  xxv,  xxvi,  xxv! 
xxxvi,  xxxvii,  xlix,  1,  liii,  lxxvii,  lxx^ 
lxxxix,  xciii,  cxxiii,  cxxx,  cxxxvii:  Dan. 
viii-ix. 

33^.  — 553*  Ps*  cii ; Ezek.  i-xxii. 

34th.— Ezek.  xxiii-xxxvii. 

35th. — Ezek.  xxxviii-xlviii ; Lam.  i-v  ; Ezra* 
i-iii,  7 ; Ps.  lxyi,  lxxxv,,  lxxxvii.  cvii,  cxi» 
cxii,  cxiii,  cxjv,  cxvi,  cxvii,  cxxv,  cxxvi, 
cxxvii,  cxxviii,  cxxxviv, 

36th. — 536.  Ezra  iii,  8-13;  Ps.  lxxxiv  ; Ezra, 
iv-v,  2 ; Dan.  x-xii ; Ps.  cxxix  ; Zech.  i- 
xiv ; Hag.  i.ii. 

37th. — 536.  Ezra  v,  3-vi,  13 : Ps.  cxxxviii ; 
Ezra  vi,  14-22;  Ps.  xlviii,  lxxxi.  cxlvi, 
cxlvii,  cxlviii,  cxlix,  cl ; Ezra  vii-x ; Esth 
i-x ; Ps.  x 

38th. — 446.  Neh.  i-xiii ; Ps,  cxix,  i ; Mai.  i-iv. 

39th. — Anno  Domino.  Matt,  i-xix. 

4oth. — Matt,  xx-xxviii ; Mark  i-x, 

4ist.— Mark  xi-wi ; Luke  i-x. 

42d. — Luke  xi-xxiv. 

43d. — John  i-xviii. 

44th  . — John  xix-xxi ; Acts  i-xv. 

45th.— Acts  xvi-xviii,  18  ; 1 Thess,  i-v  ; 2 Thess 
i-iii ; Acts  xviii,  19-xix,  22. 

46th.— 1 Cor.  i-xvi. 

47th. — 2 Cor.  i-xiii ; Gal.  i-vi. 

48th.— -Rom.  i-xvi. 

49th. — Acts  xix,  23-xxviii ; Jas.  i-v. 

50th.— Eph.  i-vi;  Col.  i-iv;  Philem  i ; Philip 
i-iv ; 1 Pet.  i-v ; 1 Tim.  i-vi. 

5ist.— Tit.  i-lii.  Jude  i ; 2 Pet.  i-iii  ; * Tim* 
i-iv  ; 1 John  i-v ; 2 John  i ; 3 John  j. 

52d.— Rev.  i-xxii. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 

PERTAINING  TO 

FIEST  THIISTG-S. 

1.  “Let  there  be  light” Gen.  i.  3. 

2.  Be  fruitful  and  multiply,  etc Gen.  i.  28. 

3.  After  the  creation.  By  God 

and  man Exod . xxxi.  17. ; Gen.  ii.  2,  3. 

4.  Eden Gen.  ii.  8. 

5.  Adam Gen.  ii.  15. 

6.  On  giving  names  to  the  animal  creation Gen.  ii.  19. 

7.  The  woman  Eve Tim.  ii.  14;  Gen.  iii.  1. 

8.  The  coming  of  Christ Gen.  iii.  15. 

9.  God Gen.  iii.  21. 

10.  Adam Gen.  iii.  24. 

11.  Abel Gen.  iv.  4. 

12.  Abel Gen.  iv.  8. 

13.  Cain Gen.  iv.  9. 

14.  Cain Gen.  iv.  14. 

15.  Cain.  The  city  of  Enoch Gen.  iv.  17. 

16.  Lamech Gen.  iv.  18. 

17.  Adah Gen.  iv.  19. 

18.  Jabal Gen.  v.  20. 

19.  Lamech Gen.  iv.  23. 

20.  Tubal-Cain Gen.  iv.  22. 

21.  In Gen.  iv.  26. 

22.  Adam Gen.  v.  5. 

23.  Gopherwood Gen.  vi.  14 

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4 


Curiosities  of  the  Bible. 


24.  Noah.  The  ark Gen.  vi.  14,  22. 

25.  Ararat Gen.  viii.  4. 

26.  To  Noah  and  his  family  after  the  flood Gen.  ix.  3. 

27.  Nimrod Gen.  x.  8,  9. 

28.  Building  the  Tower  of  Babel Gen.  xi.  3. 

29.  Abram Gen.  xii.  1,  6. 

30.  The  men  of  Sodom Gen.  xiii.  13. 

31.  Lot Gen.  xiv.  12, 14. 

32.  Abram Gen.  xiv.  13, 

33.  Islimael Gen.  xvi.  11. 

34.  Beerlaharoi Gen.  xvi.  14. 

35.  Abraham Gen.  xvii.  18. 

36.  Veal Gen.  xviii.  7,  8. 

37.  Hagar  in  the  wilderness Gen.  xxi.  16. 

38.  Abraham Gen.  xxi.  24., 

39.  Abraham Gen.  xxii.  3. 

40.  Sarah Gen.  xxiii.  1. 

41.  Abraham  purchased  a burying-place  for 

Sarah  at  Machpelah Gen.  xxiii.  19. 

42.  Ephron Gen.  xxiii.  13. 

43.  Abraham Gen.  xxiii.  3,  4,  16,  18. 

44.  By  Abraham  in  the  purchase  of  land Gen.  xxiii.  16. 

45.  For  a burying-place Gen.  xxiii.  20. 

46.  By  putting  the  hand  of  the  person  sworn  un- 

der the  thigh  of  the  person  administering . . Gen.  xxiv.  2. 

47.  Earrings,  bracelets,  jewels,  etc.,  . . . .Gen.  xxiv.  22,  30,  53. 

48.  Rebekah Gen.  xxiv.  64,  65. 

49.  He  saw  angels  ascending  and  descending 

on  a ladder  and  God  above  it Gen.  xxviii.  12,  13. 

50.  Jacob  at  Bethel. . . Gen.  xxviii.  22. 

51.  Rachel Gen.  xxix.  9. 

52.  Rachel Gen.  xxxi.  19. 

53.  Jacob Gen.  xxxii.  9. 

54.  Jacob  at  the  grave  of  Rachel Gen.  xxxv.  20. 

55.  In  the  wilderness,  by  Anah Gen.  xxxvi.  24. 

56.  Joseph Gen.  xxxvii.  28. 

57.  Tamar Gen.  xxxviii.  14. 

58.  Joseph ,Gen,  xli,  14. 


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59.  Pharaol Gen.  xli.  42. 

60.  By  Josei  h in  exchange  for  bread Gen.  xlvii.  17. 

61.  The  emKhning  A Jacob’s  body Gen.  1.  2. 

62  AtHoreb Exod.  iii.  2. 

63.  Water  turned  into  blood Ex.  vii.  20. 

64.  Song  of  Moses Ex.  xv. 

65.  The  Lord  shall  reign  for  ever  and  ever Ex.  xv.  18 

66.  Miriam Ex.  xv.  20. 

67.  Moses Ex.  xviii.  13. 

68.  In  enumeration  of  offerings  to  the  Lord Ex.  xxii.  29. 

69.  Moses Ex.  xxiv.  4. 

70.  Aaron Ex.  xxviii.  1. 

71.  The  words  “Holiness  to  the  Lord” 

upon  Aaron’s  mitre Ex.  xxviii.  36  ; Ex.  xxix.  30. 

72.  Jewelry Ex.  xxxii.  2. 

73.  Moses  (?)  (materially) Ex.  xxxii.  19. 

74.  Moses Num.  i.  1. 

75.  The  tribe  of  Judah Num.  x.  14. 

76.  At  Kibroth  Hattavah Num.  xi.  34. 

77.  Miriam Num.  xii.  10. 

78.  Mahlah,  Noah,  Hoglah,  Milcah,  and  Tirzah, 

Num.  xxvii.  1,  4. 

79.  Reuben Num.  xxxiv.  14. 

80.  The  vengeance  of  God  upon  disobedient  Israel. 

Deut.  xxxii.  22. 

81.  Jericho Josh.  vi.  1. 

82.  Achan Josh.  vii.  24. 

83.  Joshua  in  dividing  the  land Josh,  xviii.  8. 

84.  When  Deborah  judged  Israel Judges  iv.  4. 

85.  To  the  wife  of  Manoah Judges  xiii.  13. 

86.  AtTimnath Judges  xiv.  5,  6. 

87.  Dan Judges  xviii.  30. 

88.  The  defeat  of  the  armies  of  Israel  by 

the  tribe  of  Benjamin Judges  xx.  18,  26. 

89.  God  save  the  king 1 Sam.  x.  24. 

90.  By  Saul 1 Sam.  xiv.  52. 

91.  Saul,  by  falling  on  his  sword 1 Sam.  xxxi.  4. 

92.  Ahithophel,  by  hanging 2 Sam.  xvii.  23, 


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93.  By  David 2 Sam.  xi.  14,  15. 

94.  When  the  men  of  Judah  crossed  the 

Jordan  at  Gilgal  to  King  David 2 Sam.  xix.  18. 

95.  Solomon’s  navy 1 Kings  ix.  26. 

96.  Rehoboam  and  Jeroboam 1 Kings  xii.  1,  2. 

97.  Jehoboam 1 King  xii. 

98.  The  son  of  Zarephath’s  daughter 1 Kings  xvii.  21. 

99.  The  house  of  the  rolls,  or  books,  the  king’s 

library Ezra  vi.  1. 

100.  Maaseiah Ezra  x.  18. 

101.  In Job  xix.  24,  25. 

102.  When  the  morning  stars  sang  together Job  xxxviii.  7. 

103.  The  children  of  the  wicked Psalms  cix.  10. 

104.  Isaiah 

105.  Swords  into  plowshares,  etc.,  and  learn  war 

no  more Isa.  ii.  4. 

106.  B.  C.  607  years.  By  children  of  Rechab.  .Jer.  xxxv.  1,  11. 

107.  Daniel,  appointed  by  King  Darius  over 

a province  of  Chaldea Dan.  vi.  2. 

108.  Repent Matt.  iv.  17. 

109.  Nazareth Mark  vi.  17. 

110.  To  Mary  Magdalene Mark  xvi.  9. 

111.  Water  turned  to  wine  John  ii.  1. 

112.  At  Cana  of  Galilee John  ii.  2. 

113.  St.  Peter.  By  the  selection  of  a particular 

passage  and  the  explanation  thereof Acts  ii.  14. 

114.  The  death  of  Ananias  and  Sapphira  for 

covet eousness  and  lying  about  it Acts  v.  5,  10. 

115.  Ananias Acts  v.  5. 

116.  Stephen Acts  vii.  58. 

117.  The  Eunuch  of  Ethiopia Actsviii.  27,  38. 

118.  At  Damascus Acts  ix.  20. 

119.  Cornelius Acts  x.  3. 

120.  At  Antioch  by  Paul  and  Barnabas Acts  xiv.  26. 

121 . In Acts  ; xv.  23. 

122.  In  his  Epistle  to  the  Romans Rom.  i.  1. 

123.  Phebe Rom.  xvi.  1 

124.  To  the  Romans Rom.  xvi.  16. 


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125.  In 1 Cor.  viii.  1. 

126.  Of  them  that  sleep 1 Cor.  xv.  20. 

127.  Of  the  dead  in  Christ 2 Cor.  viii.  5. 

128.  The  Macedonians 1 Thess.  iv.  16. 

129.  In 1 Tim.  ii.  13. 

130.  A heretic Titus  iii.  10. 

131.  Jesus Heb.  vii.  22,  27. 

132.  The  candlestick,  table  and  shew-bread, Heb.  ix.  2. 

133.  Pure James,  iii.  17. 

134.  In 1 John  iv.  19. 

135.  They  are  reserved  in  everlasting  chains 

under  darkness Jude  6. 

136.  Patmos Rev.  i.  6- 

137.  The  church  at  Ephesus Rev.  ii.  4. 

138.  From  the  sea Rev.  xiii.  1. 

139.  In Rev.  xx.  5. 

140.  They  passed  away Rev.  xxi.  1. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 

PERTAINING  TO 

OLD  TESTAMENT  PERSONS. 

1.  Adam Gen.  ii.  20. 

2.  God Gen.  iii.  19. 

3.  Cain Gen.  iv.  8,  9. 

4.  Cain Gen.  iv.  12,  17. 

5.  Adah,  Zillah  and  Naamah,  the  daughters  of 

Zillah Gen.  iv.  19,  22. 

6.  Jubal Gen.  iv.  21. 

7.  Adam Gen.  v.  5. 

8.  Methuselah Gen.  v.  26. 

9.  Asshur Gen.  x.  11. 

10.  Eber  being  464  years  old Gen.  xi.  17. 

11.  Abram Gen.  xii.  2. 

12.  Abram Gen.  xiii.  8. 

13.  Bera Gen.  xiv.  2. 

14.  Birsha Gen.  xiv.  2. 

15.  Melchizedek Gen.  xiv.  18. 

16.  To  Abraham Gen.  xv.  1. 

17.  To  Abraham Gen.  xv.  5, 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


18.  Ishmael Gen.  xvii.  20.Gen.  xvi.  15. 

19.  The  promise  was  made  to  Abraham  about 

Ishmael Gen.  xvii.  20. 

20.  Ishmael Gen.  xvii.  20. 

21.  Abraham Gen.  xviii.  27. 

22.  Abraham  and  Lot Gen.  xviii.  2,  4,  Gen.  xix.  2. 

23.  The  angels  who  visited  Lot  in  Sodom Gen.  xix.  2. 

24.  Lot Gen.  xix.  5. 

25.  Abimelech Gen.  xx.  3. 

26.  Hagar Gen.  xxi.  15. 

27.  Ishmael Gen.  xxi.  17. 

28.  Phichol Gen.  xxi.  22. 

29.  Isaac Gen.  xxii.  6. 

30.  Sarah,  127  years  old Gen.  xxiii.  1. 

31.  Abraham Gen.  xxiii.  2. 

32.  From  Ephron Gen.  xxiii.  10. 

33.  Isaac  and  Rebecca Gen.  xxiv.  59. 

34.  Rebecca Gen.  xxiv.  60. 

35.  Isaac Gen.  xxiv.  63. 

36.  Keturah Gen.  xxv.  1. 

37.  The  Philistines Gen.  xxvi.  15. 

38.  Rebecca Gen.  xxvii.  46. 

39.  To  Abraham,  Isaac,  and  Jacob Gen.  xxviii.  14. 

40.  Jacob Gen.  xxviii.  17. 

41.  Bilhah Gen.  xxix.  29. 

42.  Reuben Gen.  xxix.  32. 

43.  Laban,  Gen.  xxx.  27,  Potiphar Gen.  xxxix.  5. 

44.  By  Jacob  when  be  was  covenanting  with 

Laban Gen.  xxxi.  46. 

45.  Jacob Gen.  xxxii.  10. 

46.  Jacob Gen.  xxxii.  24. 

47.  Dinah Gen.  xxxiv.  1. 

48.  Deborah Gen.  xxxv.  8. 

49.  Benjamin Gen.  xxxv.  18. 

50.  Anab Gen.  xxxvi.  24. 

51.  Reuben Gen.  xxxvii.  21. 

52.  Judah .Gen.  xxxvii.  26,  27. 

53.  To  Potiphar,  an  officer  of  Pharaoh Gen.  xxxvii.  36. 


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54.  Joseph  by  Pharaoh Gen.  xxxix.  5. 

55.  Asenath Gen.  xli.  45. 

56.  Poti-pherah,  priest  of  On  and  his  grandsons 

were  Joseph’s  sons,  Ephraim  and  Manasseh.  .Gen.  xli.  45. 

57.  Paph-nath-paaneah Gen.  xli.  45. 

58.  By  Pharaoh  to  Jacob Gen.  xlvii.  8. 

59.  By  Jacob.  Samson  was  of  the  tribe  of  Dan. Gen.  xlix.  16. 

60.  At  Jacob’s  funeral Gen.  1.  9. 

61.  Joseph Gen.  1.  17. 

62.  The  Hebrew  mid  wives — Shiphrah  and  Puah Ex.  i.  15. 

63.  Pharaoh’s  daughter Ex.  ii.  10. 

64.  Moses,  by  his  brethren Ex.  ii.  11,  15. 

65.  Zipporah Ex.  ii.  21. 

66.  A priest  of  Midian Ex.  iii.  1. 

67.  Moses Ex.  iv.  6. 

68.  Moses Ex.  iv.  10. 

69.  Moses Ex.  iv.  24. 

70.  Jochebed. Ex.  vi.  20. 

71.  Elisheba Ex.  vi.  23. 

72.  Aaron’s Ex.  vii.  19. 

73.  Miriam Ex.  xv.  20. 

74.  Amalekites Ex.  xvii.  8. 

75.  The  hands  of  Moses  by  Aaron  and  Hur Ex.  xvii.  9, 13. 

76.  Jethro Ex.  xviii.  5. 

77.  Moses,  Aaron,  Nadab,  Abihu  and  70  elders. . . .Ex.  xxiv.  9. 

78.  Moses  and  Elijah 1 Kings  xix.  8,  Ex.  xxiv.  18. 

79.  Bazaleel Ex.  xxxi.  2. 

80.  Aaron Ex.  xxxii.  4. 

81.  Moses.. Ex.  xxxiv.  33. 

82.  Bezaleel Ex.  xxxvii.  1. 

83.  Nadab  and  Abihu Lev.  x.  1,  2. 

84.  Aaron Ler.  x.  3. 

85.  Nadab  and  Abihu. Lev.  x.  6. 

86.  The  Son  of  Shelomith Lev.xxiv.  11,  23. 

87.  The  Nazarites Num.  vi.  1. 

88.  By  Moses  to  Hobab Num.  x.  29. 

89.  Eldad  and  Medad Num.  xi.  27. 

90.  Joshua Num.  xi.  28. 


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91. 

92. 

93. 


94. 

95. 

96. 

97. 

98. 

99. 
100. 
101. 
102. 

103. 

104. 

105. 

106. 

107. 

108. 

109. 

110. 
111. 
112. 

113. 

114. 

115. 

116. 

117. 

118. 

119. 

120. 
121. 


Oshea Num.  2dii.  8. 

Oshea Num,  xiii.  16* 

Shammua,  Shaphat,  Caleb,  Igal,  Oshea, 

Palti,  Gaddiel,  Gaddi,  Amiel,  Sethur, 

Nahbi  and  Geuel Num.  xiii.  4,  15 

Anak,  the  Canaanite Num.  xiii.  33 

Nun  and  Jephunneh Num.  xiv.  6 

Caleb  and  Joshua Num.  xiv.  38. 

Korah Num.  xvi.  1,  3. 

Aaron Num.  xvi.  48. 

Eleazar . . . Num.  xx.  26. 

Moses  and  Eleazar Num.  xx.  28. 

Balaam  by  his  ass Num.  xxii.  28. 

Balaam Num.  xxiii.  10. 

Balak Num.  xxiv.  10. 

Korah,  Dathan  and  Abiriam Num.  xxvi.  9,  10. 

The  daughter  of  Zolephehad — she  had  four 

sisters Num.  xxvi.  33. 

Caleb  and  Joshua Num.  xxvi.  51. 

Jochebed Num.  xxvi.  59. 

The  daughters  of  Zolephehad Num.  xxvii.  1. 

Joshua,  the  son  of  Nun Num.  xxvii.  18,  22 

The  Israelites Num.  xxxi.  6,  8. 

Moses Num.  xxxii.  23. 

Moses Deut.  i.  1, 12. 

Og,  King  of  Bashan Deut.  iii.  11. 

Jeremiah  and  Moses — “ the  furnace  of 

Iron” Josh.  xi.  4,  Deut.  iv.  20. 

The  Israelites, Deut.  xiv.  2. 

The  tribe  of  Levi — because  the  Lord  was  their 

inheritance Deut.  xviii.  1,  5. 

God  said  them  to  Moses  once  and  to  Joshua 

three  times Deut.  xxxi.  7, 

Simeon Deut.  xxxiii.  1. 

Caleb  and  Moses Josh.  xiv.  11,  Deut.  xxxiv.  7. 

Joshua Josh.  iv.  4,  7. 

Joshua  in  Jordan  as  a memorial  of  God’s  de- 
liverance.   Josh.  iv.  9. 


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1 22.  Joshua Josh.  v.  13. 

123.  Moses  and  Joshua Ex.  iii.  5,  Josh.  v.  15. 

124.  Hiel,  the  Bethelite ...  1 Kings  xvi.  34. 

See  prophecy  in Josh.  vi.  26. 

125.  Achan Josh.  vii.  21. 

126.  Achan Josh.  vii.  25. 

127.  Joshua Josh.  viii.  3,  4. 

128.  Joshua Josh.  viii.  30. 

129.  The  Gibeonites Josh.  ix.  23. 

130.  Adoni-Zedek,  Hoham,  Piram,  Japhia  and 

Debir Josh.  x.  3. 

131.  Joshua Josh.  x.  11. 

132.  The  sons  of  Anak Josh.  xv.  14. 

133.  Joshua Josh.  xix.  50. 

134.  The  two  kings  of  the  Amorites Josh.  xxiv.  12. 

135.  Joshua Josh.  xxiv.  15. 

136.  Joshua Josh.  xxiv.  22. 

137.  Adoni-bezek Judges  i.  6. 

138.  Ehud Judges  iii.  15. 

139.  Ehud Judges  iii.  27,  28. 

140.  Shamgar Judges  iii.  31. 

141.  Deborah Judges  iv.  4. 

142.  Barak,  with  the  prophetess  Deborah Judges  iv.  8. 

143.  The  song  of  Deborah Judges  v.  1,  31. 

144.  The  mother  of  Sisera Judges  v.  28. 

145.  Gideon Judges  vi.  15. 

146.  By  Gideon  when  the  three  hundred  were 

chosen Judges  vii.  5,  6. 

147.  Gideon  and  Phurah Judges  vii.  7,  10. 

148.  The  Midianites  and  Amalekites Judges  vii.  12. 

149 . Gideon J udges  viii.  1 6 . 

150.  Jether Judges  viii.  20. 

151.  The  Midianites Judges  viii.  26. 

152.  Gideon Judges  viii.  24. 

153.  Abimelech. Judges  ix.  5. 

154.  The  men  of  Shechem Judges  ix.  25. 

155.  Abimelech Judges  ix.  45. 

156  Abimelech  at  Mount  Zalmon Judges  ix. 


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157.  Abimelech Judges  ix.  53 

158.  Abimelech  at  Thebez . .Judges  ix.  54. 

159.  Jair,  a Gileadite Judges  x.  3,  4. 

160.  Ibzan Judges  xii.  8. 

161.  Samson. Judges  xiii.  3. 

162.  Samson Judges  xiii.  5. 

163.  Manoah J udges  xiii.  20. 

164.  Manoah Judges  xiii.  21. 

165.  Samsou Judges  xiv.  5,  6. 

166.  Samson Judges  xiv.  14. 

167.  Samson Judges  xvi.  5,  6. 

168.  Micah  stole  1100  Shekels^.. Judges  xvii.  2,  3, 

169.  Micah Judges  xvii.  10. 

170.  The  old  man  of  Ephraim Judges  xix.  20. 

171.  Seven  hundred  men  of  Benjamin Judges  xx.  16. 

172.  Elimelech,  his  wife  Naomi  and  their  two  sons. . .Ruth  i.  2. 

173.  Mahlon  and  Chilion,  the  sons  of  Naomi Ruth  i.  4,  5. 

174.  Ruth  to  Naomi Ruth  i.  16. 

175.  Ruth  said  these  words  to  Naomi Ruth  i.  16^ 

176.  Naomi Ruth  i.  20. 

177.  Boaz Ruth  ii.  4. 

178.  Ruth Ruthiv.  10,  14. 

179.  Obed Ruth  iv.  17. 

180.  Obed,  the  son  of  Boaz  and  Ruth Ruth  iv.  17. 

181.  Elkanah 1 Sam.  i.  8. 

182.  Hannah,  the  mother  of  Samuel 1 Sam.  i.  11. 

183.  Eli 1 Sam.  i.  12. 

184.  Hannah 1 Sam.  ii.  19. 

185.  Eli 1 Sam.  iii.  18. 

186.  The  child  Ichabod 1 Sam.  iv.  17,  22. 

187.  Samuel.  He  called  the  monument  Ebenezer.l  Sam.  vii.  12. 

188.  Samuel. 1 Sam.  vii.  15,  16. 

189.  Joel  and  Abiah 1 Sam.  viii.  2. 

190.  Saul 1 Sam.  ix.  2. 

191.  The  people  of  the  land  of  Zuph 1 Sam.  ix.  5,  13. 

192.  Samuel 1 Sam.  ix.  25. 

193.  Nahash 1 Sam.  xi.  2. 

194.  Samuel .1  Sam.  xii.  2. 


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195.  Jonathan 1 Sam.  xiv.  24,  27,  43,  45. 

196.  Saul 1 Sam.  xiv.  52. 

197.  Samuel 1 Sam.  xv.  22. 

198.  Agag,  King  of  the  Amalekites,  by  Samuel . . 1 Sam.  xv  33. 

199.  Samuel 1 Sam.  xvi.  2. 

200.  Samuel 1 Sam.  xvi.  7. 

201.  David 1 Sam.  xvi.  11,  13. 

202.  David  when  he  slew  Goliath 1 Sam.  xvii.  17,  49. 

203.  That  of  Jonathan  and  David « * 1 Sam.  xviii.  1. 

204.  Michael 1 Sam.  xix.  13. 

205.  David 1 Sam.  xx.  3. 

206.  David . 1 Sam.  xxi.  12, 13. 

207.  Gad . . 2.  Samuel  xxiv.  11 ; Chron.  xxix.  22  ; 1 Sam.  xxii.  5. 

208.  The  prophet  Gad 1 Sam.  xxii. 

209.  Doeg,  by  command  of  Saul 1 Sam.  xxii.  18. 

210.  Doeg,  the  Edomite 1 Sam.  xxii.  19. 

211.  Abiathar 1 Sam.  xxii.  20. 

212.  Abagail  and  David 1 Sam.  xxv.  42. 

213.  Saul  slew  himself 1 Sam.  xxxi.  4. 

214.  The  body  of  King  Saul 1 Sam.  xxxi.  10. 

215.  The  inhabitants  of  Jabesh  Gilead. . . 1.  Sam.  xxxi.  11,  13. 

216.  Saul,  by  falling  on  his  spear 1 Sam.  i.  6. 

217.  The  Amalekite  in  telling  of  Saul’s  death  to 

David 2 Sam.  i.  15. 

218.  David 2 Sam.  i.  19. 

219.  Of  Saul  ....*.  v 2 Sam.  i.  25. 

220.  Asahel 2 Sam.  ii.  18,  23. 

221.  By  Abner  smiting  him  under  the  fifth  rib . . 2 Sam.  ii.  22,  23. 

222.  Michal,  the  daughter  of  Saul,  by  David’s 

bravery 2 Sam.  iii.  14. 

223.  Abner  was  slain  by  Joab  in  Hebron 2 Sam.  iii.  27. 

224.  Abner ....... 2.  Sam.  iii.  33. 

225.  Saul 2 Sam.  iv.  4. 

226.  Ishbosheth,  the  son  of  Saul 2 Sam.  iv.  5,  6. 

227.  Michal,  the  daughter  of  Saul 2 Sam.  vi.  20,  23. 

228.  Hadadezer,  captured  by  David • 2 Sam.  viii.  4. 

229.  Mephibosheth 2 Sam.  ix.  8. 

230.  J oab 2 Sam.  x.  7.  9. 


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231.  David 2 Sam.  xii.  23. 

232.  He  was  called  by  his  mother  Lamuel,  Prov. 

xxxi.,  and  by  Nathan  the  prophet,  he  was 

called  Jedikiah 2 Sam.  xii.  25. 

233.  From  the  head  of  the  king  of  the  Ammon- 

ites 2 Sam.  xii.  30. 

234.  Ammonites 2.  Sam.  xii.  31. 

235.  By  his  brother  Absalom 2 Sam.  xiii.  28,  29. 

236.  Absalom 2 Sam.  xiv.  25. 

237.  Joab 2 Sam.  xiv.  30. 

238.  Ahithophel 2 Sam.  xv.  12. 

239.  David  by  Shimel 2 Sam.  xvi.  5. 

240.  Jonathan  and  Ahimaaz 2 Sam.  xvii.  18. 

241.  A woman  hid  them  in  a well  and  covered  it.  2 Sam.  xvii.  19. 

242.  Ahithophel 2 Sam.  xvii.  23. 

243.  David 2 Sam.  xviii.  3. 

244.  Absalom 2 Sam.  xviii.  9. 

245.  Absalom 2 Sam.  xviii.  18. 

246.  Barzillai 2 Sam.  xix.  37. 

247.  Asahel 2 Sam.  ii.  23. 

Abner 2 Sam.  iii.  27. 

Mephibosheth 2 Sam.  iv.  6. 

Amasa 2 Sam.  xx.  10. 

248.  The  head  of  Sheba 2 Sam.  xx.  21. 

249.  The  Seven  Sons  of  Saul 2 Sam.  xxi.  8,  9. 

250.  A man  of  Gath ...  2 Sam.  xxi.  20. 

251.  Jonathan 2 Sam.  xxi.  21. 

252.  Adino 2 Sam.  xxiii.  8. 

253.  Eleazar 2 Sam.  xxiii.  10. 

254.  Abishai 2 Sam.  xxiii.  18. 

255.  Benaiah....  > 2 Sam.  xxiii.  20. 

256.  David 2 Sam.  xxiv.  1. 

257.  David 2 Sam.  xxiv.  13. 

258.  David 2 Sam.  xxiv.  14. 

259.  Araunah 2 Sam.  xxiv.  23. 

260.  Abishag 1 Kings,  i.  3,  4. 

261.  Adonijah 1 Kings  i.  50. 

262.  David 1 Kings  ii.  1,  2. 


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263.  Solomon 1 Kings  ii.  24 

264.  Shimei 1 Kings  ii.  36. 

265.  The  daughter  of  Pharaoh,  King  of  Egypt. . .1  Kings  iii.  1. 

266.  Solomon’s  decision  regarding  the  two 

children 1 Kings  iii.  16,  27. 

267.  Solomon  his  son 1 Kings  v.  1. 

268.  Tyrians 1 Kings  v.  6. 

269.  Solomon 1 Kings  ix.  18. 

270.  Solomon I Kangs  x.  22. 

271.  In  the  reign  of  Solomon 1 Kings  x.  27. 

272.  Jeroboam .„ 1 Kings  xi.  29. 

273.  Ahijah 1 Kings  xi.  30,31. 

274.  Ahijah,  the  Shilonite 1 Kings  xi.  31. 

275.  Jeroboam 1 Kings  xii.  8,  9. 

276.  Jeroboam,  king  of  Israel 1 Kings  xii.  28. 

277.  Jeroboam,  king  of  Israel 1 Kings  xiii.  1. 

278.  Jeroboam.  He  had  his  arm  withered 1 Kings  xiii.  4. 

279.  Ahijah 1 Kings  xiv.  1,  13. 

280.  Ahijah,  Jeroboam’s  wife 1 Kings  xiv.  4. 

281.  Ahijah,  said  to  he  the  wife  of  Jeroboam. . . .1  Kings  xiv.  6. 

282.  Jeroboam 1 Kings  xiv.  11. 

Baasha 1 Kings  xvi.  4. 

Ahab 1 Kings  xxii.  38. 

283.  Ahijah 1 Kings  xiv.  13. 

284.  Shishak,  king  of  Egypt 1 Kings  xiv.  25,  26. 

285.  Asa,  because  she  made  an  idol  in  a 

grove 1 Kings  xv.  11,  13. 

286.  Maachah 1 Kings  xv.  13. 

287.  Elah 1 Kings  xvi.  9. 

288.  Zimri 1 Kings  xvi.  18. 

289.  Hiel . ... 1 Kingsx  vii.  34. 

290.  The  prophecy  of  Joshua. . . .Josh.  vi.  26  ; 1 Kings  xvi.  34. 

291.  Abiram  and  Segub Josh.  vi.  26,  1 Kings  xvi.  34. 

292.  The  widow’s  son 1 Kings  xvii.  17,  24. 

293.  Elijah’s 1 Kings  xvii.  1,  1 Kings  xviii.  1. 

294.  Obidiah 1 Kings  xviii.  4. 

295.  Elijah  on  Carmel 1 Kings  xviii.  21. 

296.  Elijah * f , 1 Kings  xix,  4 


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297.  Moses  and  Elijah Ex.  xxiv.  8,  1 Kings  xix.  8,  9. 

298.  Elijah 1 Kings  xix.  5,  8,  9. 

299.  Elisha 1 Kings  xix.  19. 

300.  Shaphat * 1 Kings  xix.  19. 

301.  Elisha 1 Kings  xix.  20. 

302.  Ahab  appropriated  the  vineyard  of  Naboth.  1 Kings  xxi.  7. 

303.  Jezebel  used  Ahab’s  name 1 Kings  xxi.  8. 

304.  Elijah 1 Kings  xxi.  19. 

305.  Ahab 1 Kings  xxi.  25. 

306.  Ahab 1 Kings  xxi.  29. 

307.  Ahab 1 Kings  xxii.  30. 

308.  Ahab 1 Kings  xxii.  38. 

309.  Azubah 1 Kings  xxii.  42. 

310.  Moabites 2 Kings  i.  1. 

311.  King  Ahaziah 2 Kings  i.  2. 

312.  To  Elijah 2 Kings  i.  9,  18. 

313.  To  Elijah 2 Kings  ii.  12. 

314.  Elisha 2 Kings  ii.  21. 

315.  Mesha 2 Kings  iii.  45. 

316.  Elisha 2 Kings  iii.  15. 

317.  Mesha,  the  King  of  Moab 2 Kings  iii.  4,  27. 

318.  Elisha,  the  Shunammite  widow,  and  her  two 

sons 2 Kings  iv.  1. 

319.  Shunammite’s  son  by  Elisha 2 Kings  iv.  19. 

320.  Elisha 2 Kings  iv.  18,  34. 

321.  Naaman,  Commander  of  the  Syrian 

Army 2 Kings  v.  10,  14. 

322.  Gehazi,  the  servant  of  Elisha 2 Kings  v.  27. 

323.  Elisha  to  Ahab’s  son 2 Kings  vi.  32. 

324.  Elisha 2 Kings  vii.  1. 

325.  The  lord  on  whose  hand  the  King  leaned.  ... 2 Kings  vii.  1. 

326.  Shunammite 2 Kings  viii.  1,  6. 

327.  Benhadad,  king  of  Syria 2 Kings  viii.  9,  15. 

328.  To  one  of  the  children  of  the  prophets, 

by  Jehu  the  king 2 Kings  ix.  1,  11. 

329.  Jehu 2 Kings  ix.  20. 

330.  Jezebel 2 Kings  ix.  30. 

381.  Jehu  ; the  blood  of  Jezebel. 2 Kings  ix.  30,  S3. 


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332.  Jezebel 2 Kings  ix.  34,  37. 

333.  Jehu 2 Kings  x.  6. 

334.  Jehu’s 2 Kings  x.  7. 

335.  Atheliah 2 Kings  xi.  14. 

336.  Jehoida  and  Jehoash 2 Kings  xii.  1,  20. 

337.  Joash 2 Kings  xiii.  14. 

338.  King  Joash  by  Elisha 2 Kings  xiii.  14,  17. 

339.  Elisha 2 Kings  xiii.  19,  20. 

340.  The  Moabite  in  the  Sepulchre  of  Elisha.  ..2  Kings  xiii.  21. 

341.  Amaziah 2 Kings  xiv.  19. 

342.  Tiglath-pileser 2 Kings  xv.  29. 

343.  Hoshea 2 Kings  xvii.  1. 

344.  Hezekiah 2 Kings  xviii.  4. 

345.  Shebna 2 Kings  xviii.  18,  37. 

346.  Sennacherib 2 Kings  xix.  28. 

347.  Hezekiah 2 Kings  xx.  1. 

348.  Hezekiah’s 2 Kings  xx.  6. 

349.  Isaiah Isa.  xxxvii.  21,  2 Kings  xx.  7. 

350.  Manasseh 2 Kings  xxi.  18. 

351.  Workmen  on  the  Temple 2 Kings  xxii.  7. 

352.  Josiah , 2 Kings  xxiii.  1,  28. 

353.  Zedekiah 2 Kings  xxv.  7. 

354.  Nebuchadnezzar,  king  of  Babylon 2 Kings  xxv.  1,  11. 

355.  Nebuchadnezzar 2 Kings  xxv.  7. 

356.  Zedekiah 2 Kings  xxv.  7. 

357.  Nebuzar-Adan,  Captain  of  the  Q uard ...  2 Kings  xxv.  8,  9. 

358.  Gedaliah 2 Kings  xxv.  23. 

359.  Joab 1 Chron.  ii.  15,  16. 

360.  Jair t * . . . < . . . 1 Chron.  ii.  22. 

361.  To  the  sons  of  Joseph 1 Chron.  v.  1. 

362.  Pul . . . 1 Chron.  v.  26. 

363.  Reubenites,  Gadites  and  half  tribe  of  Ma- 

nasseh   1 Chron.  v.  26* 

364.  Yophsi,  Num.  xiii.  14,  Vashti  Esther  i,  9, 

Yashni 1 Chron.  vi.  28. 

365.  Sacred  Singers  in  the  temple 1 Chron.  ix.  33. 

366.  Joab 1 Chron.  xi.  6 

367.  Benaiah  the  son  of  Jehoida A Ch»*on*  xi-  22 


20  CURIOSITIES  OE  THE  BIBLE. 

368.  Benaiah 1 Chron.  xi.  23. 

369.  The  mighty  men  who  came  to  David  at  Zig- 

lag 1 Chron.  xii.  1,  2. 

370.  The  Gadites 1 Chron.  xii.  8. 

371.  Issachar 1 Chron.  xii.  32. 

372.  Zebulun 1 Chron.  xii.  33. 

373.  Uzza I Chron.  xiii.  10. 

374.  The  house  of  Obed-Edom,  where  it  remained 

three  months 1 Chron.  xiii.  13. 

375.  Heman,  Asaph  and  Ethan 1 Chron.  xv.  19. 

376.  Obed-Edom  and  Jehiah 1 Chron.  xv.  24. 

377.  Gad,  2 Sam.  xxiv.  11, 19  ; Nathan,  2 Sam.  xii. 

1 Chron.  xxi.  11 

378.  Oran  and  his  four  sons 1 Chron.  xxi.  20. 

379.  Solomon 1 Chron.  xxii.  9. 

380.  Jonathan,  his  uncle 1 Chron.  xxvii.  32. 

381.  Ahithophel  and  Hushai 1 Chron.  xxvii.  33. 

382.  Joab,  of  David’s  Army 1 Chron.  xxvii.  34. 

383.  David,  King  of  Israel 1 Chron.  xxix.  28. 

384.  Solomon 2 Chron.  vi.  12,  42. 

385.  Solomon 2 Chron.  vii.  12. 

386.  Rehoboam 2 Chron.  xi.  21. 

387.  Nabaland  Jeroboam,  1 Sam.  xxv.  38. . . .2  Chron.  xiii.  20. 

388.  Zerah 2 Chron.  xiv.  9. 

389.  Asa 2 Chron.  xiv.  11. 

390.  Asa 2 Chron.  xvi.  12. 

391.  Jehoshaphat,  King  of  Judah 2 Chron.  xvii.  7,  11. 

392.  To  Jehu,  1 Kings  xvi.  7 2 Chron.  xix.  2. 

393.  Jehoshaphat,  by  the  prophet  Jahaziel.2  Chron.  xx.  16,  17. 

394.  Jehoram  (according  to  Elijah’s  prophecy)  2 Chron.  xxi.  19. 

395.  Jehoram 2 Chron.  xxi.  20. 

396.  Athaliah 2 Chron.  xxii.  10. 

397.  Jehoshabeath  hid  Joash 2 Chron.  xxii.  11. 

398.  Joash,  2 Chron.  xxiv.  1 2 Chron.  xxiii.  11. 

399.  Athaliah 2 Chron.  xxiv.  11. 


400.  Zecnarian  because  he  reproved  Ring  Joasn 

j * 2 ohron.  xxiv.  21. 

401.  Zechariah  in  the  house  of  the  Lord . . , ,2  Chron.  xxiv.  21. 


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402.  Jehoiada 2 Chron.  xxiv.  22. 

403.  Amaziah 2 Chron.  xxv.  6. 

404.  Amaziah 2 Chron.  xxv.  12. 

405.  Uzziah 2 Chron.  xxvi.  10. 

408.  Uzziah,  because  he  attempted  to  burn  incense. 

2 Chron.  xxvi.  19. 

407.  Ahaz .' 2 Chron.  xxviii.  3. 

408.  Oded 2 Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

409.  Ahaz 2 Chron.  xxviii.  24. 

410.  Manasseh 2 Chron.  xxxiii.  11,  13. 

411.  Josiah 2 Chron.  xxxiv.  1. ; i.  8. 

412.  Huldah,  the  prophetess 2 Chron.  xxxiv.  22. 

413.  Of  Josiah 2 Chron.  xxxv.  25. 

414.  Jehoiachin 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  9. 

415.  Jehoiachin 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  9. 

416.  Cyrus,  Isa.  xliv.  28.. Ezra  i.  1. 

417.  Cyrus Ezra  i.  7. 

418.  To  the  masons  and  carpenters Ezra  iii.  7. 

419.  By  Zerubbabel  52  years  after  the  destruction 

of  the  first  temple Ezra  v.  2. 

420.  Tatnai Ezra  v.  6. 

421.  Ezra Ezravii.  6. 

422.  Ezra Ezra  viii.  22. 

423.  Ezra Ezra  ix.  3,  12. 

424.  Ezra Ezra  x.  10. 

425.  Maaseiah Ezar  x.  18. 

426.  Nehemiah Neh.  i.  ii. 

* 427.  Nehemiah . Neh.  i.  11. 

428.  Nehemiah Neh.  ii.  5,  18. 

429.  The  daughters  of  Shallum Neh.  iii.  12. 

430.  The  Jews Neh.  v.  3. 

431.  Nehemiah Neh.  v.  11,  18. 

432.  Nehemiah  by  Sanballat Neh.  vi.  5. 

433.  Nehemiah Neh.  vi.  10,  13. 

434.  Noadiah Neh.vi.  14. 

435.  Ezra,  the  Scribe Neh.  viii.  4. 

436.  Akkub  aud  Talmon Neh.  xi.  19, 


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437.  Tobiah,  because  he  was  a Gentile Neh.  xiii.  8. 

438.  One  of  the  sons  of  Joiada,  because  he  had  mar- 

ried a heathen Neh.  xiii.  28. 

439.  Vashti Esther  i.  10, 12. 

440.  Mordecai Esther  ii.  7. 

441.  Esther Esther  ii.  17. 

442.  Bigthan  and  Teresh ' Esther  ii.  21. 

4 43.  Ahasuerus.  The  good  service  of  Mordecai. . . Esther  vi.  3, 

444.  Ahasuerus Esther  viii.  10. 

445.  Mordecai Esther  ix.  4. 

446.  Hamans’ Esther  ix.  14. 

447.  Job Job  i.  1. 

448.  Job Job  i.  25. 

449.  Satan Job  ii.  4. 

450.  Job’s  wife Jobii.  9. 

451.  Eliphaz.  Bildad.  Zophar Jobii.  11. 

452.  Job Job  iii.  17. 

453.  Eliphaz Job  iv.  15. 

454.  Job Job  vii.  16. 

455.  Zophar,  the  Naamathite.' Jobxi.  7. 

456.  Job Job  xiii.  15. 

457.  Zophar,  Bildad,  Eliphaz,  by  Job . Job  xiii.  26. 

458.  Job Job  xiv.  14. 

459.  Eliphaz,  the  Temanite Job  xv.  4. 

460.  Zophar,  Bildad  and  Eliphaz Job  xvi.  2. 

461.  Job Job  xvi.  11. 

462.  Job Job  xix.  25. 

463.  Job Job  xxx.  23. 

464.  Job Job  xiii.  11.  \ 

465.  Jemima,  Kezia,  Kerenhappuck Job  xiii.  14. 

466.  David Psalms  i.  4. 

467.  The  fool Psalms  xiv.  1. 

468.  David Psalms  xvi.  6. 

469.  David . Psalms  xvii.  15. 

470.  David Psalms  xxx.  5. 

471.  David Psalms  1 viii.  4. 

472.  David Psalms  lxxi.  18 

473.  David ..  Psalms  lxxvii.  13. 


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474.  David Psalms  cii.  24. 

475.  David Psalms  cxvi.  11. 

476.  David Psalms  cxix.  105 

477.  Solomon Prov.  xvi.  32. 

478.  Solomon Prov.  xviii.  24. 

479.  He  that  covereth  his  sins Prov.  xxviii.  13. 

480.  Agur Prov.  xxx.  8. 

481.  Lemuel Prov.  xxxi.  1. 

482.  Solomon Ec.  viii.  8. 

483.  The  prophet  Isaiah Isaiah  vi.  5,  7. 

484.  Ahaz Isaiah  vii.  14. 

485.  Six : Miriam,  Ex.  xv.  20  ; Deborah,  Judges 

iv.  4 ; Huldah,  2 Kings  xxii.  14  ; 2 Chron. 

xxxiv.  22  ; Noadiah,  Neh.  vi.  14  ; Jezebel.  .Isaiah  viii.  3. 

486.  Moabites Isaiah  xv.  2. 

487.  Shebna Isaiah  xxii.  15,  18. 

488.  Isaiah Isaiah  xxvi.  19. 

489.  Israelites Isaiah  xxxi.  1. 

490.  Isaiah,  God’s  command Isaiah  xxxiv.  4. 

491.  Hezekiah Isaiah  xxxviii.  1. 

492.  Hezekiah Isaiah  xxxviii.  2. 

493.  Isaiah Isaiah  xxxviii.  21. 

494.  Hezekiah  to  Merodach-Baladan  messengers ..  Isa.  xxxix.  2.. 

495.  The  Jews Jer.  viii.  20. 

496.  Moses  and  Jeremiah Deut.  iv.  20,  Jer.  xi.  4. 

497.  Jeremiah Jer.  xiii.  4. 

498.  Jeremiah Jer.  xiii.  23. 

499.  Jeremiah Jer.  xix.  9. 

500.  Jeremiah Jer.  xx.  2. 

501.  Pashur  changed  to  Magor-Missabib Jer.  xx.  3. 

502.  Melchiah Jer.  xxi.  1. 

503.  Jehoiakim Jer.  xxii.  18,  19. 

504.  Jeremiah Jer.  xxiv.  1,  3. 

505.  Jeremiah,  because  the  Lord  commanded 

him Jer.  xxvii.  2. 

506.  Hananaiah Jer.  xxviii.  10. 

507.  Ahab  and  Zedekian Jer.  xxix.  21. 

508.  Children  of  Rechab Jer.  xxxv.  5,  10. 


24  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

509.  Izijali .Jer.  xxxvii.  13. 

510.  Jonathan’s  house  ; Jeremiah Jer.  xxxvii.  15 

511.  Ebed-Melech Jer.  xxxviii.  10. 

512.  Jeremiah Jer.  xxxviii.  12. 

513.  Nebuzar-adan Jer.  xxxix.  11,  12. 

514.  Edel-melech „ , Jer.  xxxix.  16, 18. 

515.  Gedaliah J Jer.  xli.  2. 

516.  Ishmael Jer.  xli.  6,  7. 

517.  Nebuchadnezzar . cJer.  xliii.  6,  7. 

518.  Jeremiah Jer.  xliii.  10. 

519.  Baruch Jer.  xlv.  25. 

520.  Elamites Jer.  xlix.  36. 

521.  Zedekiah Jer.  lii.  8. 

. 522.  Nebuchadnezzar Jer.  lii.  10. 

523.  Nebuchadnezzar Jer.  lii.  11. 

524.  Samuel  and  Zedekiah Judges  xvi.  21,  Jer.  lii.  11. 

525.  Evil-merodech . .Jer.  lii.  31. 

526.  Ezekiel Ez.  i.  3. 

527.  Ezekiel Ez.  i.  4,  28. 

528.  Ezekiel Ez.  iii.  2. 

529.  Ezekiel Ez.  viii.  3. 

530.  The  man  clothed  with  linen  in  Ezekiel’s  vision . . Ez.  x.  12. 

531.  Ezekiel,  Noah,  Daniel,  Job Ez.  xiv.  14. 

532.  Ezekiel,  at  the  death  of  his  wife Ez.  xxiv.  16, 17. 

533.  Ezekiel Ex.  xxxvii. 

534.  Ezekiel Ez.  xlvii.  12. 

535.  Daniel,  Shadrach,  Meshach  and  Abednego. . .Dan.  i.  6, 11. 

536.  Daniel Dan.  i.  17. 

537.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iii.  1. 

538.  Shadrach,  Meshach  and  Abednego Dan.  iii.  19,  20. 

539.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iv.  24,  36. 

540.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iv.  30. 

541.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iv.  33. 

542.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iv.  33. 

543.  Nebuchadnezzar Dan.  iv.  37. 

544.  Belshazzar Dan.  v.  7. 

545.  Daniel Dan.  v.  24,  29. 

546.  Darius Dan.  v.  31. 


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547.  Daniel Dan.  vi.  2. 

548.  Daniel Dan.  vi.  10. 

549.  Daniel. Dan.  ix.  21. 

550.  Daniel Dan.  x.  15. 

551.  The  wise Dan.  xii.  3. 

552.  Hosea Hosea  iv.  6. 

553.  The  prophet  Hosea Hosea  iv.  17. 

554.  Joel Joel  i.  20. 

555.  Amos Amos  i.  1. 

556.  Amos Amos  v.  25. 

557.  Amaziah Amos  vii.  14. 

558.  Amos Amos  vii.  14. 

559.  Jonah  when  he  tried  to  run  away  from  the 

Lord Jonah  i.  and  ii.  3. 

560.  Jonah Jonah  i.  2,  5. 

561.  Jonah Jonah  i.  8. 

562.  Jonah Jonah  ii.  1 

563.  Jonah Jonah  iii.  4,  5. 

564.  Jonah  before  Nineveh Jonah  iv.  8. 

565.  The  prophet  Nahum Nahum  iii. 

566.  The  prophet  Habakkuk Hab.  ii.  14. 

567.  Habakkuk Hab.  iii.  2. 

568.  Haggai Hag.  i.  6. 

569.  Haggai Hag.  ii.  9. 

570.  Zechariah Zech.  viii.  5. 

571.  Amos  and  Zechariah Amos  vii.  14  ; Zech.  xiii.  5. 

572.  Zechariah Zech.  xiv.  7. 

573.  Malachi Mai.  iii.  1. 

574.  Malachi Mai.  iii.  8. 

575.  They  that  fear  the  Lord Mai.  iii.  16. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 

PERTAINING  TO 

ISTEW  TESTAMENT  PERSONS. 

1.  Archelaus Matt.  ii.  22, 

2.  John  the  Baptist Matt.  iii.  5,  6. 

3.  John  the  Baptist Matt.  iii.  7. 

4.  Angels Matt.  iv.  11. 

5.  Simon  Peter  and  Andrew ..Matt.  iv.  18. 

6.  Simon  Peter  and  Andrew Matt.  iv.  19. 

7.  Peter,  Andrew,  James  and  John Matt.  iv.  18,  22. 

8.  Herod’s Matt.  xiv.  6. 

9.  A woman  of  Canaan Matt.  xv.  22. 

10.  Salome,  mother  of  James  and  John Matt.  xx.  20,  21. 

11.  Jesus Matt.  xxii.  32. 

12.  The  Scribes  and  Pharisees Matt,  xxiii.  23,  24. 

13.  Zachariah  stoned  to  death Matt,  xxiii.  35,  37. 

14.  Roman  soldiers  (the  eagle  was  their  symbol) . Matt.  xxiv.  28. 

15.  Christ’s Matt.  xxiv.  35. 

16.  Simon,  the  Leper Matt.  xxvi.  6. 

17.  Pontius  Pilate Matt,  xxvii.  2. 

18.  Barabbas Matt,  xxvii.  16. 

19.  The  wife  of  Pontius  Pilate  ; this  noble  act 

was  deemed  worthy  of  a record  in  the 
Bible  and  should  ever  be  remembered  to 
the  honor  of  womanhood Matt,  xxvii.  19. 

20.  ‘‘The  Saints  that  slept  arose” Matt,  xxvii.  52. 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


21.  Jesus  after  the  Resurrection Matt,  xxviii.  19. 

22.  John  the  forerunner Matt.  i.  6. 

28.  Matthew Mark  ii.  14. 

24.  Pharisees  and  Herodians Mark  iii.  6. 

25.  The  unclean  spirit Mark  v.  9. 

26.  Jairus Mark  v.  22. 

27.  Jesus Mark  vi.  3. 

28.  The  deaf  and  dumb  man Mark  vii.  31,  35. 

29.  Christ  to  Peter Mark  viii.  33. 

30.  Moses  by  Peter,  James  and  John Mark  ix.  2,  5. 

31.  Peter  to  Jesus Mark  ix.  5. 

32.  His  disciples Mark  x.  14. 

33.  Jesus  to  His  disciples Mark  x.  27. 

34.  The  woman  who  poured  4he  ointment  on  the 

Saviour’s  head Mark  xiv.  3,  8. 

35.  Peter,  James  and  John Mark  xiv.  33,  37. 

36.  Simon  a Cyrenian Mark  xv.  21. 

37.  To  three  women  by  an  angel Mark  xvi.  1,  6. 

38.  Mary  Magdalene Mark  xvi.  9. 

39.  His  disciples Mark  xvi.  15. 

40.  The  angel  to  Zacharias Luke  i.  19. 

41.  Zacharias Luke  i.  20. 

42.  John  and  Christ Luke  i.  13  and  31. 

43.  Zacharias  and  Mary Luke  i.  13,  31. 

44.  Mary  and  Elizabeth Luke  i.  34,  36. 

45.  Virgin  Mary.  “ My  Saviour” Luke  i.  47. 

46.  Augustus  Caesar Luke  ii.  1. 

47.  Simeon Luke  ii.  25. 

48.  Simeon Luke  ii.  25,  30. 

49.  Anna,  the  prophetess Luke  ii.  36,  37. 

50.  Anna,  the  prophetess Luke  ii.  36.  37. 

51.  Christ’s Luke  ii.  49. 

52.  Scribes  and  Pharisees Luke  v.  21. 

53.  Christ  to  Scribes  and  Pharisees. Luke  v.  31. 

54.  Christ  to  His  disciples Luke  vi.  26. 

55.  The  son  of  the  widow  of  Nain Luke  vii.  12,  15. 

56.  His  disciples Luke  viii.  22,  24. 

57.  James  and  Johne, Luke  ix.  54. 


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58. 

59. 

60. 
61. 
62. 

63. 

64. 

65. 

66. 

67. 

68. 

69. 

70. 

71. 

72. 

73. 

74. 

75. 

76. 

77. 

78. 

79. 

80. 
81. 


82. 

83. 

84. 

85. 

86. 

87. 

88. 

89. 

90. 

91. 

92. 


A Priest  and  Levite Luke  x.  30,  31. 

Samaritan Luke  x.  35. 

The  rich  fool Luke  xii.  16,  19. 

King  Herod Luke  xiii.  31,  32. 

Lazarus Luke  xvi.  20. 

Jesus Luke  xix.  41. 

Jesus Luke  xxii.  43. 

Peter Luke  xxii.  57. 

Pilate Lukexxiii.  3. 

The  daughters  of  Jerusalem Luke  xxiii.  28. 

Cleopas Luke  xxiv.  18. 

Christ Luke  xxiv.  44. 

John  the  Baptist  John  i.  15. 

Nathaniel John  i.  46. 

Philip John  i.  46. 

‘ 4 Nathaniel  an  Israelite,  indeed” John  i.  47. 

The  Mother  of  Jesus John  ii.  5. 

Nicodemus John  iii.  1,  2. 

Jesus John  v.  8. 

John  the  Baptist John  v.  35. 

Our  Saviour John  v.  39. 

Christ J ohn  v.  41. 

Christ John  viii.  12. 

Jairus’  daughter .Matt.  ix.  25. 

Widow’s  son  of  Nain Luke  vii.  15. 

Lazarus John  xi.  44. 

Lazarus John  xi.  43,  44. 

Lazarus John  xii.  1,  2. 

Mary John  xii.  3. 

Christ John  xiii.  35 

Peter John  xiii.  37. 

Peter John  xiii.  38. 

Malchus,  the  servant John  xviii.  10. 

Jesus John  xix.  23. 

Nicodemus John  iii.  1,  viii.  50,  xix.  39. 

Christ John  xxi.  18,  19. 

Peter. . .John  xxi,  21,  22, 


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94.  John John  xxi.  25. 

95.  His  disciples Acts  i.  2,  3. 

96.  David’s Acts  i.  16, 

97.  Judas Acts  i.  16,  18. 

98.  Matthias Acts  i.  23,  26. 

99.  Peter,  on  the  day  of  Pentecost AcLs  ii.  41. 

100.  Barnabas  (who  ought  not  to  have  possessed 

land) Deut.  xviii.  20,  Acts  iv.  36,  37. 

101.  Ananias  and  Sapphira Acts  v.  1,  10. 

102.  Judas Acts  i.  1& 

Ananias  and  Sapphira Acts  v.  1,  10. 

103.  Peter.  That  they  might  be  healed Acts  v.  15. 

104.  Gamaliel Acts  v.  34. 

105.  Stephen,  Philip,  Prochorus,  Nicanor.  Timon 

Parmenas  and  Nicolas Acts  vi.  5. 

106.  Stephen’s Acts  vi.  15. 

107.  Saul,  afterward  Paul Acts  vii.  58. 

108.  Stephen Acts  vii.  54,  60. 

109.  Stephen. Acts  vii.  60. 

110.  Simon Acts  viii.  9,  24. 

111.  Simon Acts  viii.  24. 

112.  Candace Acts  viii.  27. 

113.  The  Ethiopian  eunuch Acts  viii.  27,  38. 

114.  The  eunuch Acts  viii.  30. 

115.  Paul Acts  ix.  3,  4. 

116.  Paul’s Acts  ix.  6. 

117.  Paul Acts  ix.  8,  9. 

118.  Ananias Acts  ix.  17,  18. 

119.  Paul  at  Damascus Acts  ix.  25. 

120.  Dorcas Acts  ix.  39. 

121.  Peter Acts  ix.  40. 

122.  Simon Acts  ix.  43. 

123.  Cornelius Acts  x.  1,  2. 

124.  Simon  Peter Acts  x.  9. 

125.  Simon  Peter ,.,***  Acts  x.  34. 

126.  Simon  Peter .Acts  x.  38. 

127.  Agabus A cts  xi.  28. 


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93.  Peter’s John  xxi.  21,  23. 

128.  King  Herod Acts  xii.  1,  2. 

129.  Simon  Peter Acts  xii.  8. 

130.  Herod’s Acts  xii.  21,  22. 

131.  King  Herod Acts  xii.  23. 

132.  Elymas,  the  socerer Acts  xiii.  8,  10. 

133.  Elymas Acts  xiii.  11. 

134.  Paul  and  Barnabas Acts  xiv.  12. 

135.  Mercurius Acts  xiv,  12. 

136.  Jupiter Acts  xiv.  12. 

137.  Paul  and  Barnabas Acts  xv.  37,  38. 

138.  Paul  and  Barnabas Acts  xv.  36,  40. 

139.  Lydia  at  Thyatira Acts  xvi.  14. 

140.  Peter  and  John  ; Paul  and  Silas Acts  iv.  3,  xvi.  23. 

141.  Bereans Actsxvii.il. 

142.  Paul’s Acts  xvii.  2& 

143.  Dionysius Acts  xvii.  34* 

144.  Damaris Acts  xvii.  34- 

145.  Claudius Acts  xviii.  2 

146.  Paul Acts  xviii.  3. 

147.  Aquila Acts  xviii.  2,  3. 

148.  Paul  at  Corinth Acts  xviii.  6. 

149.  Apollos Acts  xviii.  24. 

150.  Aquilla  and  Priscila Acts  xviii.  26. 

151.  Apollos Acts  xviii.  27,  28. 

152.  Chief  of  Priests,  and  seven  sons  of  Sceva.  Acts  xix.  13, 14. 

153.  Demetrius Acts  xix.  24. 

154.  Paul  at  Troas Acts  xx.  7. 

155.  Eutychus Acts  xx.  9. 

156.  Paul Acts  xx.  10. 

157.  Five  ; Anna  and  Philip’s  four  daughters Luke  ii.  36. 

Acts  xxi.  9. 

158.  Agabus Acts  xxi.  10, 11. 

159.  Agabus Acts  xxi.  10,  11. 

160  Mnason,  an  old  disciple Acts  xxi.  16. 

161.  Paul Acts  xxi.  26. 

162.  Trophimus , Acts  xxi.  29. 

163.  Paul Acts  xxi,  40. 


32  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

164.  Gamaliel Acts  xxii.  3. 

165.  Paul Acts  xxii.  20. 

166.  Paul Acts  xxii.  28. 

167.  Ananias Acts  xxiii.  2. 

168.  Sadducees Acts  xxiii.  8. 

169.  Paul’s Acts  xxiii.  12,  13. 

170.  For  St.  Paul Acts  xxiii.  12,  13. 

171.  Tertullus Actsxxiv.  1. 

172.  Paul Actsxxiv.  5. 

173.  Drusilla,  the  Jewess Acts  xxiv.  24. 

174.  Felix Acts  xxiv.  25. 

175.  Jesus John  x.  20. 

176.  Julius. Acts  xxvii.  1. 

Paul Acts  xxvi.  24. 

177.  Julius Acts  xxvii.  1. 

178.  Paul Acts  xxviii.  1. 

179.  Paul Acts  xxviii.  3,  6. 

180.  Publius Acts  xxviii.  7. 

181.  Paul  and  275  companions Acts  xxvii.  37, 

182.  Paul Acts  xxviii.  30. 

183.  The  Jews Rom.  x.  2. 

184.  St.  Paul Rom.  x.  19. 

185.  St.  Paul Rom.  xv.  24,  28. 

186.  Tryphena  Tryphosa Rom.  xvi.  12. 

187.  Persis  who  labored  for  the  Lord Rom.  xvi.  12. 

188.  Lucius,  Jason  and  Sosipater Rom.  xvi.  21. 

189.  Quartus Rom.  xvi.  23. 

190.  Gaius Rom.  xvi.  23. 

191.  Phebe Rom.  xvi.  27. 

192.  Crispus,  Gaius  and  Stephanas’  household.  .1  Cor.  i.  14,  16. 

193.  The  Jews 1 Cor.  i.  23. 

194.  The  Greeks 1 Cor.  i.  23. 

195.  Corinthians 1 Cor.  ix.  2. 

196.  Paul 1 Cor.  x.  30, 

1 97.  Paul 1 Cor.  xv.  9. 

1 98.  The  house  of  Stephanas 1 Cor.  xvi.  15. 

199.  Felix Acts  xxiii  24. 

Festus , Acts  xxiv.  27. 


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200. 

201. 

202. 

203. 

204. 

205. 

206. 

207. 

208. 

209. 

210. 
211. 
212. 

213. 

214. 

215. 

216. 

217. 

218. 

219. 

220. 


221. 

222. 

223. 

224. 

225. 

226. 

227. 

228. 

229. 

230. 

231. 

232. 


Fortunatus 1 Cor.  xvi.  17. 

Jesus  Christ 2 Cor.  v.  21. 

Aretas 2 Cor.  xi.  32. 

James,  Cephas  and  John Gal.  ii.  9. 

“They  which  are  of  faith”  and  “If  ye  be 

Christs  ” Gal.  iii.  7 and  29. 

Tychicus Eph.  vi.  21,  22. 

Paul  to  the  Philippians Phil.  ii.  10. 

Epaphroditus  whom  Paul  sent  as  a messenger 

to  the  Philippians Phil.  ii.  25,  27. 

Paul Phil.  iii.  8. 

Epaphroditus Phil.  iv.  18,  23. 

Onesimus Col.  iv.  9. 

See Acts  xiii.  6,  Heb.  v.  8,  Col.  iv.  11. 

Luke Col.  iv.  14 

Paul 1 Thes.  ii.  18. 

Paul Thes.  v.  2L 

Paul * Gal.  vi.  9,  2 Thes.  iii.  1& 

Onesiphorus 2 Tim.  i.  16. 

Philetus  and  Hymeneus 2 Tim.  ii.  17,  18. 

Timothy 2 Tim.  iii.  15. 

Demas 2 Tim.  iv.  10. 

Alexander 2 Tim.  iv.  14. 

Aratus Acts  xvii.  28. 

Menander 1 Cor.  xv.  33. 

Epimendes Titus  i.  12. 

Paul Titus  i.  15. 

John  and  Paul 2 John  i.  10,  Titus  iii.  10. 

Zenas Titus  iii.  13. 

Archippus Philem.  i.  2. 

Philemon Philem.  i.  22. 

Angels Heb.  i.  14. 

Jesus Heb.  iii.  3. 

Melchisedec Heb.  v.  6. 

Rahab Heb.  xi.  31. 

Paul * Heb.  xii.  21. 

James James  i.  17. 

James James  ii.  19. 


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CURIOSITIES  OP  THE  BIBLE. 


233.  James James  iv.  14. 

234.  Peter 1 Peter  ii.  25. 

235.  Paul Rom.  v.  3,  2 Cor.  xii.  9,  10. 

James ! James  i.  2. 

Peter 1 Peter  iv.  13. 

236.  Peter 1 Peter  v.  8. 

237.  Peter 2 Peter  i.  19. 

238.  Peter 2 Peter  ii.  5. 

239.  Diotrephes 3 John  5. 

240.  John Rev.  i.  9. 

241.  Satan Rev.  ii.  12,  18. 

242.  The  Laodiceans  by  the  Lord Rev.  iii.  14,  18. 

243.  Those  who  have  washed  their  robes  and 

made  them  white Rev.  vii.  13,  17. 

244.  Gabriel Dan.  ix.  21,  Luke  i.  19. 

Michael Jude  i.  9,  Rev.  xii.  7. 

245.  Satan’s . Rev.  xii.  12. 


ANSWERS 

TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBEE  1 

PERTAINING  TO 


OLD  TESTAMENT  PLACES. 

1.  In  the  creation.  See Gen.  i.  2. 

2.  In  the  garden  of  Eden Gen.  iii.  8. 

3.  In  the  land  of  Nod Gen.  iv.  16. 

4.  From  the  river  of  Egypt  to  the  Euphrates Gen.  xv.  18. 

5.  At  Beer-lahairoi  to  in  the  wilderness  to  Hagar.Gen.  xvi.  14. 

6.  Sodom  and  Gomorrah Gen.  xix.  24. 

7.  Zoar Gen.  xix.  30. 

8.  At  Beer-sheba,  by  Abraham Gen.  xxi.  33. 

9.  Jehovah- Jireh Gen.  xxii.  14. 

10.  Luz Gen.  xxviii.  19. 

11.  At  Peniel Gen.  xxxii.  24,  30. 

12.  Bethlehem Gen.  xxxv.  19. 

13.  Ephrath  or  Bethlehem Gen.  xxxv.  20. 

14.  Bethlehem Gen.  xlviii.  7. 

15.  In  a cave  in  the  field  of  Machpelah 

Gen.  xlix.  30,  31,  and  1.  13. 

16.  Mt.  Horeb  to  Moses Ex*  iii.  2. 

17.  At  Elim Ex.  xv.  27. 

18.  Mount  Sinai Ex.  xix.  18,  24. 

19.  At  the  foot  of  Mount  Sinai Ex.  xxxii.  1,  4. 

20.  From  Heaven Lev.  ix.  24. 

21.  At  Kibroth-hattaavah Num.  xi.  34. 

22.  The  wilderness  of  Paran Num.  xii.  16. 

23.  The  plains  of  Moab Num.  xxvi.  3,  4. 

*rr ' 


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38  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

% 

24.  All  the  territory  that  Caleb  passed  oyer  when 

he  spied  the  land Deut.  i.  3^. 

25.  At  Mosera Deut.  x.  6. 

26.  Upon  the  door-posts  of  the  house  and  upon 

the  gates Deut.  xi.  20. 

27.  Mt.  Gerizim * * . . . Deut.  xxvii.  12. 

28.  Mt.  Ebal Deut.  xxvii.  13. 

29.  Mt.  Nebo Deut.  xxxii.  49. 

30.  In  the  land  of  Moab Deut.  xxxiv.  6. 

31.  Gilgal Josh.  v.  9,  12. 

32.  Gilgal Josh.  v.  10, 12. 

33.  The  city  of  Jericho Josh.  vi.  20. 

34.  In  the  valley  of  Achor Josh.  vii.  24,  26. 

35.  Ai Josh.  viii.  5.  25. 

36.  King  of  Ai Josh.  viii.  23,  29. 

37.  Gibeon Josh.  ix.  3,  15. 

38.  Gibeon,  Chephirah,  Beeroth,  Eurjath-Jearim.  .Josh.  ix.  17. 

39.  The  cave  at  Makkedah Josh.  x.  17. 

40.  Kedesh,  Shechem,  Hebron,  Bezer,  Romoth- 

Gilead  and  Golan Josh.  xx.  7,  8. 

41.  At  Shechem,  in  the  ground  bought  by 

Jacob Josh.  xxiv.  32. 

42.  Bezek,  where  the  thumbs  and  great  toes  of  70 

kings  were  cut  off Judges  i.  5,  7. 

43.  In  Bezek Judges  i.  5,  7. 

44.  On  Mount  Tabor Judges  iv.  12,  15. 

45.  At  Jehovah-Shalom Judges  vi.  21,  24. 

46.  In  the  valley  of  Moreh  by  Israelites Judges  vii.  1. 

47.  Shechem Judges  ix.  39,  45. 

48.  From  Mount  Zalmon Judges  ix.  48,  49. 

49.  Thebez Judges  ix.  50,  53. 

50.  The  cities  of  Havoth-J air Judges  x.  iv. 

51.  Zorah Judges  xiii.  2,  24. 

52.  Gaza Judges  xvi.  1,  3. 

53.  Ashdod 1 Sam.  v.  3. 

54.  Between  Mizpeh  and  Shem 1 Sam.  vii.  12. 

55.  At  Bezek.  Israel  300,000,  Judah  30,000 1 Sam.  xi.  8. 

56.  At  Gilgal ._. 1 Sam.  xv.  33. 


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39 


57.  At  Gath 1 Sam.  xvii.  4. 

58.  Nob 1 Sam.  xxi.  1,  6. 

59.  To  Endor 1 Sam.  xxviii.  7,  8. 

60.  Mount  Gilboa 2 Sam.  1,  6. 

61.  At  Hebron 2 Sam.  ii.  3,  4 

62.  Jerusalem,  the  city  of  David 2 Sam.  v.  7,  9. 

63.  At  Rabbah 2 Sam.  xii.  29,  31. 

64.  Mount  Olivet Mark  xiv.  26  ; 2 Sam.  xv.  30. 

65.  In  Gibeon 1 Kings  iii.  5. 

66.  At  Jerusalem 1 Kings  iii.  15,  28. 

67.  At  Ezion-Geber  on  the  Red  Sea 1 Kings  ix.  26. 

68.  At  Bethel 1 Kings  xiii.  4. 

69.  At  Bethel  and  Dau 1 Kings  xii.  29. 

70.  Hill  of  Samaria 1 Kings  xvi.  24. 

71.  Mount  Carmel 1 Kings  xviii.  20. 

72.  Mount  Horeb  threatened  by  Jezebel 1 Kings  xix.  8,  9. 

73.  On  the  top  of  a hill  near  Samaria 2 King  iii.  10,  12. 

74.  Kir-haraseth 2 Kings  iii.  25. 

75.  Damascus,  King  Benhadad 2 Kings  viii.  7,  15. 

76.  Jerusalem 2 Kings  xii.  6,  12. 

77.  Jerusalem 2 Kings  xxi.  13. 

78.  At  Megiddo 2 Kings  xxiii.  29. 

79.  At  Jabesh  in  Zelah 2 Sam.  xxi.  14  ; 1 Chron.  x.  12. 

80.  In  Jerusalem  during  Solomon’s  reign 2 Chron.  i.  15. 

81.  On  Mount  Moriah 2 Chron.  iii.  1. 

82.  Solomon’s  temple,  being  built  on  the  same 

spot  where  Abraham  attempted  to  offer  up 

Isaac Gen.  xxii.  2 ; 2 Chron.  iii.  1. 

83.  At  Mareshah 2 Chron.  xiv.  8,  10. 

84.  Joash  was  hid  six  years  in  the  house  of 

God 2 Chron.  xxii.  11,  12. 

85  Jerusalem,  by  building  towers  and  gates  and 

repairing  the  wall 2 Chron.  xxvi.  9. 

86.  Jericho 2 Chron.  xxviii.  15. 

87.  Jerusalem,  under  Hazekiah 2 Chron.  xxx.  13-26. 

88.  Jerusalem Ezra  x.  9. 

89.  Shushan Esther  ix.  16. 

90.  Babylon Isa.  xiii.  19. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


91.  Babylon Isa.  xiii  20. 

92.  Jerusalem,  because  be  prophesied  unfavor- 

ably  Jer.  xvxvii.  12,  16. 

93.  At  Ribbah,  by  the  order  of  Nebuchad- 

nezzar  Jer.  xxxix.  5,  7. 

94.  At  Taphanhes  in  Egypt Jer.  xliii.  9. 

95.  Jerusalem Jer.  hi.  4,  6. 

96.  Jerusalem Lam.  ii.  10. 

97.  Near  Babylon Dan.  iii.  1,  20. 

08-.  Bethel Amos  v.  5. 

99.  The  belly  of  a fish Jonah  ii.  1. 

100.  Nineveh Nahum  iii.  6. 

101.  Destruction  of  Nineveh Nahum  iii.  10. 


.ANSWERS 

TO 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBEE 

PERTAINING  TO 


usrzErw  testament  places. 


1.  Capernaum Matt.  xi.  23. 

2.  At  Betliany  where  Martha  and  Mary  lived . . Matt.  xxi.  17. 

3.  Near  Bethany Matt.  xxi.  17,  19. 

4.  At  Jerusalem Matt,  xxvii.  29. 

5.  On  a mountain Mark  iii.  13. 

6.  Rome Luke  ii.  1. 

7.  At  the  lake  of  Gennesaret Luke  v.  1. 

8.  Transfiguration  Mount — to  Jesus Luke  ix.  33. 

9.  Calvary Luke  xxiii.  33. 

10.  Nazareth John  i.  46. 

11.  Cana  of  Galilee John  ii.  1,  9. 

12.  At  Enon John  iii.  23. 

13.  Mount  of  Olives Luke  xxi.  37,  John  viii.  1. 

14.  In  a cave .John  ii.  38. 

15.  Bethany Matt.  xxvi.  6,  Mark  xiv.  3,  John  xii.  1. 

16.  Cana  of  Galilee John  i.  47,  John  xxi.  2. 

17.  Mount  Olivet Acts  i.  12. 

18.  In  the  upper  room  at  Jerusalem Acts  i.  12,  14. 

19.  At  Damascus • Acts  ix.  19,  20. 

20.  Joppa Acts  ix.  36,  43. 

21.  Caeserea .Acts  x.  1. 

22.  Antioch Acts  xi.  26. 

23.  Paphos  in  Cyprus Acts  xiii.  6, 11. 

24.  Antioch  in  Pisidia Acts  xiii.  14,  51. 

25.  At  Lystra Aots  xiv.  8,  19. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


26.  At  Antioch Acts  xiv.  26. 

27.  At  Thessalonica  ; of  the  disciples Acts  xvii.  1,  6. 

28.  People  of  Berea Acts  xvii.  10,  11. 

29.  At  Athens Acts  xvii.  23. 

30.  At  Ephesus Acts  xx.  17,  31. 

31.  Tarsus .Acts  xxii.  3. 

32.  Melita Acts  xxvii.  41. 

33.  Melita Acts  xxviii.  1,  6. 

34.  Laodicea Col.  ii.  1. 

35.  On  the  Isle  of  Patmos Rev.  i.  9. 

36.  At  Ephesus,  Smyrna,  Pergamos,  Thyatira,  Sardis, 

Philadelphia  and  Laodicea Rev.  i.  11. 

37.  Babylon Rev.  xviii.  21. 

38.  New  Jerusalem . * Rev.  xxi.  12,  1 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OE  THE  BIBEE 

PERTAINING  TO 

OLD  TESTAMENT  TjEIILTQ-S- 


1.  Light Gen.  i.  3,  5. 

2.  He  divided  the  waters  under  the  firmament 

from  the  waters  above,  and  called  the  firma- 
ment heaven Gen.  i.  7,  8. 

3.  He  gathered  the  waters  and  called  the  dry 

land  earth Gen.  i.  10, 11. 

4.  He  made  the  sun,  moon  and  stars Gen.  i.  16,  19. 

5.  The  fowl  of  the  air  and  every  living  thing  in 

the  waters Gen.  i.  20-23. 

6.  All  living  creatures  on  the  earth,  with  man . Gen.  i.  24-31. 

7.  On  the  sixth  day,  Friday,  man,  and  subse- 

quently redeemed Luke  xxiii.  54  ; Gen.  i.  31. 

8.  He  rested  and  appointed  the  Sabbath  day Gen.  ii.  2,  3. 

9.  Seven.  At  the  creation Gen.  ii.  2. 

In  the  wilderness  on  the  giving  of  manna. . .Ex.  xvi.  25. 

In  the  fourth  commandment Ex,  xx.  10. 

In  the  Sabbath  of  the  seven  years Lev.  xxv.  4, 

In  the  jubilee  seven  times  seven  years Lev.  xxv.  9. 

The  Sabbath  of  the  land  in  the  70  years 

captivity 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  21. 

The  prophetic  Sabbath  of  the  world Heb.  iv.  9. 

10  See Gen.  ii.  7. 

11.  On  the  occasion  of  giving  names  to  the  ani- 
mal creation Gen,  ii.  19, 


48, 


CUBIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


12. 


13. 

14. 

15. 

16. 

17. 

18. 

19. 

20. 
21. 

22. 

23. 

24, 
2£. 
26. 

27. 

28. 

29. 

30. 

31. 

32. 

33. 

34. 

35. 


36. 

37. 


38, 


The  fall  of  the  first,  the  agony  and  the  burial 
of  the  second  Adam  ; Luke  xxii.  44  ; John 
xviii.  1 ; John  xix.  41,  42  ; 1 Corinthians 
xv.  45 , . . . Gen.  iii.  3-7. 

Sewing  fig  leaves Gen.  iii.  7. 

The  serpent Gen.  iii.  14. 

To  go  on  his  belly  and  eat;  dust Gen.  iii.  14. 

A cherubim  and  a flaming  sword Gen.  iii.  24. 

If  thou  dost  not  well,  sin  lieth  at  the  door Gen.  iv.  7. 

See Gen.  iv.  11,  12. 

Gopher- wood Gen.  vi.  14. 

Three  hundred  cubits  (547  ft.) Gen.  vi.  15. 

That  water  had  abated  from  the  face  of  the 
earth Gen.  viii.  8. 

A dove. Gen.  viii.  12. 

The  confusion  of  tongues Gen.  xi.  6,  9. 

In .. Gen.  xiii.  14. 

The  battle  of  the  four  kings Gen.  xiv.  1,  2. 

Abram’s  expedition  against  the  four  kings.  Gen. xiv.  13,  22. 

See Gen.  xv.  18  ; Gen.  xvii.  8. 

Gen.  xii.  3 ; Gen.  xvii.  8 and  Gen.  xvii.  16. 

Because  they  sought  to  abuse  angels Gen.  xix.  4, 11. 

He  rained  upon  them  fire  and  brimstone ....  Gen.  xix.  24. 

Because  she  disobeyed  God  in  looking  behind 
her Gen.  xix.  26. 

Seven  ewe  lambs Gen.  xxi.  30. 

Jewels  of  gold  and  silver,  and  raiment Gen.  xxiv.  53. 

Then  Isaac  sowed  in  that  land  (Gerar)  and  re- 
ceived in  the  same  year  an  hundred-fold . . Gen.  xxvi.  12. 

A name  given  by  Laban  to  the  monument 
erected  by  Jacob,  signifying  “ the  Lord 
watch  between  me  and  thee  when  we  are  ab- 
sent one  from  another.”. .Gen.  xxxi.  49. 

See Gen.  xxxv.  5. 

The  oak  under  which  Deborah  was  buried 
was  called  Allon-bachutli,  or  the  oak  of 
weeping Gen.  xxxv.  8. 

Dukes , Gen.  xxxvi.  15. 


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39.  Because  lie  was  the  son  of  his  old  age Gen.  xxxvii.  3. 

40.  A coat  of  many  colors  from  Jacob  to 

Joseph Gen.  xxxvii.  3. 

41.  Acts  xxvii.  23  ; Gen.  vii.  1 ; Gen.  xix.  12 ; 

Gen.  xxx.  17  ; Gen.  xxxix.  5. 

42.  Balm,  honey,  spices,  myrrh,  nuts  and  al- 

monds  Gen.  xliii.  11. 

43.  Seventy  souls,  Jacob  and  his  family Gen.  xlvi.  27. 

44.  And  Joseph  bought  all  the  land  of  Egypt  for 

Pharaoh,  for  the  Egyptians  sold  every  man 
Jtiis  field  because  the  famine  prevailed  over 
them  : so  the  land  became  Pharoah’s Gen.  xlvii.  20. 

45.  Because  of  their  cruelty  to  the  Shechemites . . Gen.  xlix.  7. 

46.  Forty  days Gen.  1.  3. 

47.  Jacob,  Gen.  1.  2 ; Joseph. Gen.  1.  26. 

48.  Abraham,  Isaac  and  Jacob ; Christ  said, 

‘ ‘ God  is  not  the  God  of  the  dead  but  of  the 

living,” Matt.  xxii.  32,  Ex.  iii.  6, 15. 

49.  It  became  leprous  as  snow Ex.  iv.  6. 

50.  It  became  blood Ex.  iv.  9. 

51.  To  perform  wonders Ex.  iv.  21. 

52.  It  became  a serpent Ex.  vii.  9. 

53.  It  swallowed  them Ex.  vii.  12. 

54.  Water  turned  into  blood  ; it  lasted  seven 

days Ex.  vii.  19.  25. 

55.  1.  Water  turned  into  blood  ; 2.  Frogs  ; 3. 

Lice ; 4.  Flies ; 5.  Murrain  ; 6.  Boils  ; 7. 

Thunder,  hail  and  fire ; 8.  Locusts ; 9. 

Darkness  ; 10.  Death  of  the  first-born . . . Ex.  vii.  viii.  ix. 

56.  The  plague  of  darkness Ex.  x.  22,  23. 

57.  Death  of  the  first-born Ex.  xi.  5. 

58.  A lamb  or  a kid Ex.  xii.  5. 

59.  By  a bunch  of  hyssop  dipped  in  blood  and 

applied  to  the  lintel  and  side  posts  of  the 

door Ex.  xii.  22. 

60.  The  Hebrews  of  the  Egyptians Ex.  xii.  35. 

61.  Six  hundred  thousand Ex.  xii.  37. 

62.  Pillar  of  cloud  by  day,  pillar  of  fire  by  night . . Ex.  xiii.  2L 


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63. 

64. 

65. 

66. 

67. 

68. 

69. 

70. 


71. 

72. 

73. 

74. 

75. 

76. 

77. 

78. 

79. 

80. 


81. 

82. 

83. 

84. 


For  the  Israelites  the  way  through  the  Red 
Sea  was  a way  of  life,  and  to  the  Egyptians 
it  was  a way  of  death Ex.  xiv. 

Six  hundred Ex.  xiv.  7. 

The  stretching  of  his  hand  over  the  sea Ex.  xiv.  27, 

The  waters  of  Marah  into  which  Moses  threw 
a tree Ex.  xv.  25. 

It  was  white  like  coriander  seed  and  tasted 
like  honey Ex.  xvi.  31. 

Bread  in  the  morning  and  quail  in  the  eve- 
ning  Ex.  xvi.  12, 13. 

Forty  years Ex.  xvi.  35. 

The  nation  of  Israel Ex.  xxxi.  13  ; Lev.  xxii.  9. 

The  first-horn Num.  viii.  17. 

Aaron  and  his  family Ex.  xxix.  44. 

The  tribe  of  Levi Num.  viii.  14  ; Ex.  xviii.  25. 

The  tabernacle Ex.  xxix.  43. 

The  temple 2 Chron.  vii.  16. 

Six  years Ex.  xxi.  2. 

The  boring  of  the  ear  with  an  awl  to  the  door. . Ex.  xxi. 6. 

Three  times  a year Ex.  xxiii.  17. 

Moses,  Aaron,  Nadab,  Abihu  and  seventy 
elders Ex.  xxiv.  9,  10. 

Six  days Ex.  xxiv.  16. 

Forty  days  and  forty  nights Ex.  xxiv.  18. 

Shittim  wood Ex.  xxv.  10. 

3 feet  9 in.  long,  2 feet  3 in.  wide  and  high . . Ex.  xxv.  10,  22. 

Boards  of  shittim  wood  overlaid  with  gold . Ex.  xxvi.  15,  30. 

Four.  1st,  twined  linen  ; 2d,  goat’s  hair  ; 3d, 
ram’s  skins  ; 4th,  skin  of  an  unknown 
(badger)  animal Ex.  xxxvi.  1-14. 

See Num.  xiv.  12  and  Ex.  xxxii.  10. 

On  both  sides Ex.  xxxii.  15. 

Because  he  was  angry  with  Aaron  and  the 
people  for  making  a golden  calf  for  worship . Ex.  xxxii.  19. 

He  burned  it  in  the  fire,  ground  it  to  powder, 
strewed  it  upon  the  water  and  made  the 
people  drink  it Ex.  xxxii.  20. 


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85.  When  Aaron  made  the  golden  calf  Moses 


said,  “Who,”  etc Ex.  xxxii.  26. 

86.  About  three  thousand  men Ex.  xxxii.  28. 


87.  Because  they  had  given  of  their  ornaments 

to  make  the  golden  calf. . Ex.  xxxii.  2,  3 and  Ex.  xxxiii.  5. 

88.  He  put  the  veil  off  when  he  spoke  to  the 

Lord  and  took  it  on  when  he  spoke  to  the 

people Ex.  xxxiv.  30,  35. 

89.  A box  made  of  shittim  wood  ; it  contained  the 

two  tables  of  stone,  Aaron’s  rod,  and  the 

golden  pot  that  had  manna. . . .Heb.  ix.  4 ; Ex.  xxxvii. 

90.  3 feet  9 in.  long,  2 feet  3 in.  wide Ex.  xxxvii.  6. 

91.  Polished  brass Ex.  xxxviii.  8. 

92.  Ark  of  the  Covenant Ex.  xl.  20,  21. 

Inside  of  the  ark  was  the  “testimony,”  or 
the  two  tables  of  stone,  on  which  were  en- 
graved the  “ten  commandments. . . 1 Kings  viii.  9. 

Before  the  ark  was  laid  a pot  containing  an 

omer  of  manna Ex.  xvi.  32,  34. 

Aaron’s  rod  that  budded Num.  xvii.  10. 

By  the  side  of  the  ark  was  a copy  of  the 

book  of  the  law Deut.  xxxi.  26. 

Paul  says  the  pot  of  manna  and  Aaron’s  rod 

were  inside  the  ark Heb.  ix.  4. 

93.  Turtle-dove  and  pigeon. Lev.  v.  7. 

94.  Samuel  ordered  that  portion  for  Saul,  which 

was  a mark  of  highest  respect,  the  shoulder 
being  the  priest’s  portion,  Num.  vi.  20  ; 1 
Sam.  ix.  24 Lev.  vii.  32. 

95.  Moses  took  the  blood  of  a ram  that  had  been 

offered  up  and  put  it  on  the  tip  of  then"  right 
ears,  upon  the  thumb  of  their  right  hands, 
and  upon  the  great  toes  of  their  right 


feet Lev.  viii.  23.  24. 

96.  It  descended  from  heaven Lev.  ix.  24. 

97.  Nadab  and  Abihu Lev.  x.  1,  2. 


98.  By  scraping  and  plastering  with  new  mortar.  Lev.  xiv.  42. 

99.  They  were  not  to  mar  the  corners  of  the  beard . Lev.  xix.  27. 


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100. 

101. 

102. 

103. 

104. 

105. 

106. 

107. 

108. 

109. 

110. 
111. 
112. 

113. 

114. 

115. 

116. 

117. 

118. 
119. 


120. 

121. 

122. 

123. 

124. 

125. 

126. 

127. 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

To  love  them  as  themselves Lev.  xix.  33,  34. 

The  high-priest Lev.  xxi.  14. 

For  a free-will  offering  a blemished  animal 
might  be  used ...  Lev.  xxii.  23. 

Death Lev.  xxiv.  16. 

The  fiftieth  year Lev.  xxv.  9. 

Because  the  land  was  God’s  and  they  were 
only  strangers  and  sojourners  there Lev.  xxv.  23, 

Consumption  and  burning  ague Lev.  xxvi.  16. 

See Lev.  xxvi.  16. 

Those  that  did  not  keep  the  commandments . Lev.  xxvi.  16. 

From  20  years  old  and  upward,  all  able  to  go 
forth  to  war Num.  i.  3. 

The  tribe  of  Judah,  74,600 Num.  i.  27. 

Because  they  had  to  serve  at  the  tabernacle. . .Num.  i.  47. 

That  they  might  not  be  destroyed  as  the  first- 
born of  Egypt  were Num.  iii.  40,  43. 

The  tribe  of  Levi,  22,273 Num.  iii.  43. 

See Num.  iii.  43-49. 

The  principal  and  the  fifth  part  thereof Num.  v.  7. 

See .Num.  v.  12-31. 

See Num.  vi.  1,  21. 

At  fifty Num.  viii.  25. 

‘ ‘ Rise  up,  Lord,  and  let  thine  enemies  be  scat- 
tered,” and  “ Let  them  that  hate  flee  before 
thee,”  and  “Return,  O Lord,  to  the  many 
thousands  of  Israel.” Num.  x.  35.  36. 

The  dew - Num.  xi.  9. 

He  ordered  him  to  appoint  seventy  elders  as 
assistants Num.  xi.  16. 

They  lay  three  feet  thick  over  the  ground. . .Num.  xi.  31. 

In  meekness Num.  xii.  3. 

For  speaking  against  Moses.  By  Moses’ 
prayer Num.  xii.  lf  13. 

Twelve — one  man  from  each  tribe Num.  xiii.  2. 

A branch  with  a cluster  of  grapes  borne  be- 
tween them  on  a staff Num.  xiii.  23. 

Forty  days Num.  xiii.  25. 


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128.  The  giants,  the  sons  of  Anak,  in  whose  sight 

they  were  as  grasshoppers Num.  xiii.  33, 

129.  Because  they  believed  evil  reports  and  cow- 

ardly refused  to  enter  the  promised  land.  .Num.  xiv.  33. 

130.  They  were  deprived  of  entering  the  land  of 

Canaan Num.  xiv.  26-35. 

131.  They  were  smitten  by  a plague  and  died . . Num.  xiv.  26,  39. 

132.  Stoned  to  death Num.  xv.  32,  36. 

133.  “ Speak  unto  the  children  of  Israel  and  bid 

them  that  they  make  fringe  on  the  borders 
of  their  garments,  and  that  they  put  upon 
the  fringe  of  the  border  a riband  of  blue, 
that  ye  may  look  upon  and  remember  all 
the  commandments  of  the  Lord  and  do 
them.” Num.  xv.  38. 

134.  By  standing  between  between  the  living  and 

the  dead  with  a pot  of  incense  in  his 

hand Num.  xvi.  46,  48. 

135.  Fourteen  thousand  and  seven  hundred Num.  xvi.  49. 

136.  Almond Num.  xvii.  8. 

137.  As  a token  against  the  rebels  and  as  a proof 

that  Aaron  had  been  especially  chosen  by 

God Num.  xvii.  10. 

138.  See Num.  xviii.  20. 

139.  Of  the  ashes  of  a red  heifer Num.  xix.  1-11. 

140.  Thirty  days Num.  xx.  29. 

141.  With  fiery  serpents  which  bit  them Num.  xxi.  4,  6. 

142.  By  looking  to  a serpent  of  brass  raised  on  a 

pole Num.  xxi.  8,  9. 

143.  The  song  at  the  well Num.  xxi.  17,  18. 

144.  It  crushed  his  foot  and  spoke  words  unto 

him Num.  xxii.  25,  28. 

145.  Balaam’s  ass Num.  xxii.  28,  30. 

146.  In Num.  xxiii.  7, 18. 

147.  No.  Balaam  blessed  Israel  instead  of  cursing 

him Num.  xxiv.  10. 

148.  For  a house  full  of  silver  and  gold Num.  xxiv.  13. 

149.  Twenty-four  thousand Num.  xxv.  9. 


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150.  601,730 Num.  xxvi.  51. 

151.  Only  two — Caleb  and  Joshua Num.  xxvi.  65. 

152.  Referring  to  their  father,  said,  “ He  died  in 

his  own  sin.”. Num.  xxvii.  1,  3. 

153.  In Num.  xxvii.  8,  11. 

154.  In Num.  xxx.  3,  5. 

155.  One  thousand Num  xxxi.  4. 

156.  Gold,  silver,  brass,  iron,  tin  and  lead Num.  xxxi.  22. 

157.  Forty-three Num.  xxxiii.  1-50. 

158.  Six Num.  xxxv.  6,  15. 

1.  Bezer Deut.  iv.  43. 

2.  Ramoth-Gilead Deut.  iv.  43. 

3.  Golan Deut.  iv.  43. 

4.  Hebron .Josh.  21,  13. 

5.  Shechem Josh.  xxi.  21. 

6.  Kedesh 1 Chron.  vi.  76. 

159.  That  they  should  marry  in  their  own 

tribe Num.  xxxvi.  6. 

160.  In Deut.  ii.  6. 

161.  The  Emims Deut.  ii.  11. 

162.  By  Og,  King  of  Bashan .Deut.  iii.  11. 

163.  That  he  might  be  permitted  to  see  the  land  of 

Canaan Deut.  iii.  25,  27. 

164.  See  (and  other  passages) Deut.  iv.  28. 

165.  In. Ex.  xx.  and  Deut.  v. 

166.  “ Because  he  loved  them,”  and  “Because  he 

kept  his  word.” a Deut.  vii.  8. 

167.  Their  clothes  waxed  not  old Deut.  viii.  4. 

168.  That  they  might  know  that  man  did  not  live 

by  bread  alone,  but  by  every  word  that  pre- 

cedeth  out  of  the  mouth  of  God Deut.  viii.  4. 

169.  They  were  not  to  disfigure  themselves ....  Deut.  xiv.  1,  2. 

170.  In Deut.  xvi.  17. 

171.  Because  God  said,  “Ye  shall  henceforth  re- 

turn no  more  that  way” Deut.  xvii.  16. 

172.  See Deut.  xviii.  15,  19. 

173.  Two  or  three Deut.  xix.  15. 

174.  Trees  used  for  meat.  They  are  man’s  life Deut.  xx.  20. 


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175.  Birthright,  priesthood  and  blessing Deut.  xxi.  15. 

176.  He  was  to  be  stoned  to  death Deut.  xxi.  18,  21. 

177.  The  woman  shall  not  wear  that  which  per- 

taineth  unto  a man,  neither  shall  a man  put 

on  a woman’s  garment * Deut.  xxii.  5. 

178.  “ Thou  shalt  not  put  any  in  thy  vessel.” . . .Deut.  xxiii.  24. 

179.  One  year Deut.  xxiv.  5. 

180.  That  all  raiment  of  the  poor  should  be  re- 

turned at  sunset,  and  that  a widow’s  raiment 

was  never  to  be  taken  in  pledge  at  all Deut.  xxiv.  10. 

181.  The  widow Deut.  xxiv.  17. 

182.  He  must  not  be  muzzled.  He  may  eat  if  he 

wish Deut.  xxv.  4. 

183.  Unjust  weight Deut.  xxv.  14,  15. 

184.  The  blessing  from  Mount  Gerizim,  upon 

which  stood  the  elders  of  the  tribe  of 
Simeon,  Levi,  Judah,  Issachar,  Joseph,  and 
Benjamin.  The  cursing  from  Mount  Ebal, 
upon  which  stood  the  elders  of  Reuben,  Gad, 

Asher,  Zebulum,  Dan,  and  Naphtali . . Deut.  xxvii.  12, 13. 

185.  In Deut.  xxviii.  1,  4. 

186.  1 ‘ Blessed  shall  be  thy  basket  and  thy  store” . Deut.  xxviii.  5. 

187.  Eagles  indicated  Romans Dent,  xxviii.  49,  50. 

188.  In Deut.  xxviii.  15,  68. 

189.  See Deut.  xxviii.  37. 

190.  In  the  morning  thou  shalt  say,  “ Would  God 

it  were  even,”  and  at  even  thou  shalt  say, 

“ Would  God  it  were  morning.” Deut.  xxviii.  67. 

191.  Admah  and  Zeboim Deut.  xxix.  23. 

192.  “With  thy  holy  one.” Deut.  xxxiii.  8. 

193.  In Deut.  xxxiii.  6-25. 

194.  Thirty  days Deut.  xxxiv.  8. 

195.  By  covering  them  with  stalks  of  flax  and 

afterward  letting  them  down  from  a window 

by  a cord Josh.  ii.  6,  15. 

196.  A line  of  scarlet  thread  in  the  window Josh.  ii.  18. 

197.  1.  At  the  deliveration  of  the  Israelites  from 

Egypt , Josh.  iii.  14. 


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2.  By  Elijah 2 Kings  ii.  8. 

3.  By  Elisha 2.  Kings  ii.  14. 

198.  Moses’  deliverance  of  Israel,  Ex.  iii.  11  ; Josh. 

vi.  20  ; Judges  vii.  7,  22  ; 1 Sam.  xvii.  4 ; 2 
Chron.  xiv.  12,  13 ; 2 Chron.  xvi.  8. 

199.  Cursed Josh.  vi.  26. 

200.  He  and  all  he  had  were  stoned  and  burned  to 

death .Josh.  vii.  24-26. 

201.  See .Josh.  viii.  3-28. 

202.  Hewers  of  wood  and  drawers  of  water Josh.  ix.  23. 

203.  By  hail-stones  and  casting  down  upon  them 

great  stones  from  heaven Josh.  x.  1,  11. 

204.  The  sun  and  the  moon Josh.  x.  12. 

205.  When  Joshua  commanded  it  to  stand  still.  Josh.  x.  12, 13. 

When  Hezekiah  prayed  that  it  should  he 

turned  back  ten  degrees  as  a sign 2 Kings  xx.  11. 

206.  About  a whole  day Josh.  x.  13. 

207.  Five  kings  on  five  trees Josh.  x.  26,  27. 

208.  Forty -eight .Josh.  xxi.  41. 

209.  The  stone  which  Joshua  set  up  as  a memorial 

and  witness  of  a covenant  with  the  tribes  of 
Shechem Josh.  xxiv.  26,  27. 

210.  Seventy  kings J udges  i.  7. 

211.  Caleb  gave  him  his  daughter  Achsah  for  a 

wife Judges  i.  12,  14. 

212.  Because  he  showed  the  besiegers  the  entrance 

to  the  city Judges  i.  25,  26. 

213.  It  had  two  edges  and  was  18  inches  long. . .Judges  iii.  16. 

214.  See Judges  iii.  20. 

215.  He  slew  six  hundred  Philistines  with  it Judges  iii.  31. 

216.  Nine  hundred  chariots  of  iron Judges  iv.  3. 

217.  Her  wise  ladies ..Judges  v.  29. 

218.  For  doing  evil Judges  vi.  1,  6. 

219.  By  trying  how  each  man  would  drink  at  a 

brook Judges  vii.  1,  7. 

220.  The  tribe  of  Ephraim Judges  viii.  1. 

221.  Men  of  Succoth  to  Gideon’s  army Judges  viii.  4,  6. 

222.  Gideon  had  seventy  sons .Judges  viii.  30* 


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223. 

224. 

225. 
225. 

227. 

228. 

229. 

230. 

231. 


232. 

233. 

234. 

235. 

236. 

237. 
238 

239. 

240. 

241. 

342. 

343. 

344. 

345. 

246. 

247. 

248. 


A woman  threw  a piece  of  millstone  on  his 
head Judges  ix.  53. 

That  it  might  not  be  said  a woman  slew  him.  Judges  ix.  54, 

Because  of  her  faithfulness  to  her  father. . .Judges  xi.  40. 

Forty -two  thousand Judges  xii.  6. 

By  not  being  able  to  pronounce  the  “h”  in 
the  word  “Shibboleth” .Judges  xii.  6. 

Forty  years Judges  xiii.  1. 

Two.  Isaac,  Gen.  xviii.  10;  Samson Judges  xiii.  3. 

From  Manoah’s  altar Judges  xiii.  20. 

Out  of  the  eater  came  forth  meat,  and  out  of 
the  strong  came  forth  sweetness  ; the  condi- 
tions were  thirty  sheets  and  thirty  changes 
of  raiment Judges  xiv.  13, 14. 

Thirty  men  of  the  Philistines Judges  xiv.  19. 

By  tying  300  foxes  tail  to  tail  and  putting  a 
fire  brand  between  each  pair Judges  xv.  1,  5. 

One  thousand Judges  xv.  15. 

The  jaw-bone  used  by  Samson Judges  xv.  15, 19. 

By  having  his  seven  locks  of  hair  shaven 
while  he  was  asleep Judges  xvi.  19,  20. 

They  put  out  his  eyes  and  made  him  grind  in 
the  prison-house Judges  xvi.  21. 

He  pulled  down  the  house  where  the  Philis- 
tines were  assembled Judges  xvi.  22,  30. 

Three  thousand Judges  xvi.  27. 

Samson  slew  more  at  his  death  than  during 
his  life Judges  xvi.  30. 

Seven  hundred Judges  xx.  16- 

When  there  was  no  king  in  Israel Judges  xxi.  25. 

Four  times 1 Sam.  iii.  3.16. 

Thirty  thousand 1 Sam.  iv.  10. 

The  glory  is  departed.  By  Phineas’  wife  to  her 
son  whom  she  named  Ichabod 1 Sam.  iv.  21. 

Drawn  on  a new  cart  by  two  cows 1 Sam.  vi.  7. 

By  thunder 1 Sam.  vii.  9,  10. 

Because  of  the  bad  government  of  Samuel’s 
sons 1 Sam.  viii  1,  5. 


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249. 

250. 

251. 


252. 

258. 

254. 

255. 

256. 

257. 

258. 

259. 


260. 

261. 

262. 

263. 

264. 

265. 

266. 

267. 

268. 

269. 

270. 

271. 

272. 


278. 

274. 


The  daughters  of  the  Israelites 1 Sam.  viii.  13. 

See 1 Sam.  ix.  9. 

By  his  meeting  three  men,  one  carrying  three 
kids,  another  three  loaves,  and  another  a 
bottle  of  wine 1 Sam.  x.  3,  4. 

That  he  might  thrust  out  their  right  eyes 1 Sam.  xi.  2. 

Two.  1st,  Elijah,  1 Kings  xviii.  42  ; James 
v.  17,  18  ; 2d,  Samuel 1 Sam.  xii.  16,  18. 

By  thunder  and  rain 1 Sam.  xii.  17. 

In  the  days  of  the  prophet  Samuel 1 Sam.  xii.  18. 

Lest  the  Hebrews  make  them  swords  and 
spears 1 Sam.  xiii.  19. 

With  a file 1 Sam.  xiii.  21. 

Samuel  prophecying  concerning  Saul . . 1 Sam.  xv.  26,  28. 

And  Jesse  took  an  ass  laden  with  bread  and  a 
bottle  of  wine  and  a kid,  and  sent  them  by 
David  his  son  unto  Saul 1 Sam.  xvi.  20. 

Six  cubits  and  a span  (11  fet  8 in.) 1 Sam.  xvii.  4. 

Josh.  x.  16  ; Judges  vi.  2 ; 1 Sam.  xiii.  6. ...  1 Sam.  xxii.  1. 

David  at  Keilah 1 Sam.  xxiii.  11. 

Cutting  off  the  skirt  of  his  robe 1 Sam.  xxiv.  4. 

Adam,  Gen.  ii.  21  ; Abraham,  Gen.  x.  2 ; 

Saul  and  his  army 1 Sam.  xxvi.  12. 

One  year  and  four  months 1 Sam.  xxvii.  7. 

Seven  years  and  six  months 2 Sam.ii.  11. 

David  was  thirty  years  old  when  he  began  to 
reign  and  he  reigned  forty  years 2 Sam.  v.  4. 

"When  they  heard  the  sound  of  a goig  in  the 
tops  of  the  mulberry  trees 2 Sam.  v.  24. 

Three  months 2 Sam.  vi.  11. 

See 2 Sam.  vii.  24. 

Forty  thousand 2 Sam.  x.  18, 

“ Set  ye  Uriah  in  the  fore  front  of  the  hottest 
battle  and  retire  ye  from  him,  that  he  may 
be  smitten  and  die.” 2 Sam.  xi.  15. 

King  David  to  Joab 2 Sam.  xi.  15. 

At  a sheep  shearing  among  all  the  king’s 
sons 2 Sam.  xiii.  23,  29. 


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275.  Two  hundred  shekels  weight  (six  pounds) . . 2 Sam.  xiv.  26. 


276.  See 2 Sam.  xix.  18. 

277.  By  hanging  seven  of  Saul’s  sons 2 Sam.  xxi.  1,  9. 

278.  Moses,  Ex.  xv. ; Num.  xxi.  17  ; Deut.  xxxii. ; 

Deborah  and  Barak,  Judges  v. ; Hannah 

and  David’s,  1 Sam.  iii 2 Sam.  xxii.  1. 

279.  In 2 Sam.  xxiii. 

280.  In 2 Sam.  xxiii.  8,  89. 

281.  By  forcing  Joab  to  number  the  people 

2 Sam.  xxiv.  1,  4. 

282.  For  three  days 2 Sam.  xxiv.  10,  13. 

283.  A three  days’  pestilence  ; 70,000  died 2 Sam.  xxiv.  15. 

284.  By  repentance 2 Sam.  xxiv.  15,  16. 

285.  During  all  the  days  of  Solomon 1 Kings  iv.  25. 

286.  Twelve  thousand 1 Kings  iv.  26. 

287.  The  Sidonians 1 Kings  v.  6. 

288.  By  sea  on  floats,  2 Chron.  ii.  16 1 Kings  v.  9. 


289.  Because  every  stone  was  chiselled,  every  beam 

sawn,  every  hole  drilled,  and  every  bolt 

fitted  before  being  brought  to  the  city 1 Kings  vi.  7. 

290.  Seven  years,  in  the  4th  year  of  Solomon’s 

reign .1  Kings  vi.  38. 

291.  Thirteen  years.  .* 1 Kings  vii.  1. 

292.  Jachin  and  Boaz 1 Kings  vii.  21. 

293.  Fire  came  from  heaven  and  consumed  the 

sacrifice,  and  the  Glory  of  the  Lord  filled 

the  house,  2 Chron.  vii.-l 1 Kings  viii.  10-2. 

294.  Twice 1 Kings  ix.  2. 

295.  “Israel  shall  be  a proverb  and  a bye-word 

among  all  people.” 1 Kings,  ix.  7. 

29s6.  The  Gentiles  were  his  bondsmen  and  the  Is- 
raelites were  his  honorable  servants . . 1 Kings  ix.  21.  22. 

297.  Queen  of  Sheba  had  heard  of  the  fame  and 

wisdom  of  Solomom 1 Kings  x.  1,  7. 

298.  Six  hundred  and  sixty-six  talents,  valued  at 

$56,900  each,  or  a total  of  $37,895,400. . . .1  Kings  x.  14. 

299.  By  the  navies  of  Hiram  and  Tarshish 1 Kings  x.  22. 


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300.  A chariot  cost  600  shekels  and  a horse  150 

shekels 1 Kings  x.  29. 

301.  When  the  prophet  Elijah  tore  King  Jero- 

boam’s cloak  in  twelve  pieces 1 Kings  xi.  29,  31. 

302.  Rehoboam’s  threat  to  make  his  little  finger 

thicker  than  his  father’s  loins  and  to  chas- 
tise them  with  scorpions  instead  of  whips. 
1 Kings  xii.  10, 11. 

303.  A lion  slew  him  in  the  way 1 Kings  xiii.  24. 

304.  Cracknels 1 Kings  xiv.  3. 

305.  By  Elijah  or  Elias,  James  v.  17,  18 1 Kings  xvii.  1. 

306.  The  ravens  that  fed  Elijah 1 Kings  xvii.  6. 

307.  Four  hundred  and  fifty 1 Kings  xviii.  19,  22. 

308.  Three  ; Jesus  in  the  wilderness,  Moses  on 

Horeb,  and  Elijah  near  Horeb,  Matt.  iv.  2 ; 

Ex.  xx.  28 1 Kings  xix.  8. 

309.  One  hundred  thousand  were  slain 1 Kings  xx.  20. 

310.  In  the  battle  of  Israel  with  Syria,  100, 000  of 

the  latter  were  slain 1 Kings  xx.  23,  29. 

311.  Syrians  against  Israel  ; 100,000  Syrians 

slain 1 Kings  xx.  29. 

312.  1st.  A lion  killed  the  disobedient  prophet,  1 

Kings  xiii.  24  ; 2d.  A lion  killed  the  man 
that  disobeyed  the  prophet,  1 Kings  xx.  35. 

36  ; 3d.  Lions  killed  Daniel’s  enemies,  Dan. 

vi.  24  ; 4th.  Bears  killed  Elisha’s  mockers . . 2 Kings  ii.  24. 

313.  Elijah,  with  ashes  upon  his  face 1 Kings  xx.  38. 

314.  Naboth,  by  Jezebel’s  wicked  plot 1 Kings  xxi.  6,  14 

315.  His  mantle 2 Kings  ii.  13. 

316.  When  the  prophetic  disciples  searched  for  the 

body  of  Elijah 2 Kings  ii.  16. 

317.  Mesha,  King  of  Moab,  was  a sheepmaster,  and 

rendered  unto  the  king  of  Israel  an  hun- 
dred thousand  lambs  and  an  hundred  thou- 
sand rams,  with  the  wool 2 Kings  iii.  4. 

318.  When  the  Moabites  looked  at  the  water  and 

the  sun  shining 2 Kings  iii.  22 


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319.  By  means  of  the  prophet  Elisha  ; he  multi- 


plied the  widow’s  oil 2 Kings  iv.  4,  7. 

320.  See 2 Kings  iv.  18,  20. 

321.  By  Elisha  in  restoring  the  poisoned  pottage 

at  Gilgal 2 Kings  iv.  41, 

322.  Two  talents  of  silver  and  two  changes  of  gar- 

ment  2 Kings  v.  23, 

323.  By  Elisha  when  he  caused  iron  to  swim ....  2 Kings  vi.  6, 

324.  See 2 Kings  vi.  13. 

325.  The  Syrian  army  at  Dotham 2 Kings  vi.  18. 

326.  Eighty  pieces  of  silver  ($45) 2 Kings  vi.  25. 

327.  At  the  seige  of  Samaria 2 Kings  vi.  28. 

328.  Four 2 Kings  vii.  3. 

329.  Assyrian  army 2 Kings  vii.  3-9. 

330.  Jehu  he  drove  furiously 2 Kings  ix.  20. 

331.  Four.  1st.  The  person  who  spoke  to  the 


witch  of  Endor,  1 Sam.  xxviii.  8,  14  ; 2d. 

The  dead  man  by  Elijah,  1 Kings  xvii.  17, 

24  ; 3d.  The  Shunammite’s  son  by  Elisha,  2 
Kings  iv.  33,  36  ; 4th.  The  man  who  touched 
the  bones  of  Elisha 2 Kings  xiii.  20,  21. 

332.  See 2 Kings  xiii.  20,  2i. 

333.  Nehushtan 2 Kings  xviii.  4. 

334.  The  brazen  serpent  that  Moses  had  made  was 

broken  in  pieces  by  Hezekiah 2 Kings  xviii.  4, 

335.  The  brazen  serpent 2 Kings  xviii.  4, 

336.  Sennacherib,  king  of  Assyria 2 Kings  xix.  36-37. 

337.  Mount  of  Corruption 2 Kings  xxiii.  13. 

338.  Eber,  Peleg,  Bew 1 Chron.  i.  25. 

339.  Shushan  had  a servant,  an  Egyptian,  named 

Jar  ha,  and  gave  his  daughter  to  wife.l  Chron.  il  34,  35. 

340.  They  were  men  of  might  and  swift  as 

roes 1 Chron.  xxii.  8. 

341.  The  Ark  was  brought  from  the  house  of  Obed- 

edom  to  Jerusalem 1 Chron.  xvi.  7,  36. 

342.  It  was  a talent  of  gold  and  had  precious 

stones  in  it 1 Chron.  xx.  2. 


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343.  Three.  1st.  Sennacherib’s  army,  2 Kings 

xix.  35  ; 2d.  The  first-born  in  Egypt,  Ex. 

xii.  29  ; 3d.  Israelites 1 Chron.  xxi.  14, 15. 

344.  The  Lord  made  him  to  understand  by  writing 

by  His  hand 1 Chron.  xxviii.  19. 

345.  One  hundred  and  fifty  shekels  (at  33c.)  about 

$50 2 Chron.  i.  17. 

346.  On  floats  by  sea  to  Joppa 2 Chron.  ii.  16. 

347.  One  hundred  and  fifty -three  thousand  and 

six  hundred 2 Chron.  ii.  17. 

848.  The  flowers,  lamps  and  tongs 2 Chron.  iv.  21. 

349.  The  tables  of  stone 2 Chron.  v.  10. 

350.  When  the  voice  of  united  praise  was  heard.  2 Chron.  v.  13. 

351.  He  kneeled  down  on  his  knees 2 Chron.  vi.  13. 

352.  At  the  dedication  of  the  temple 2 Chron.  vi.  36. 

353.  By  sending  fire  from  heaven 2 Chron.  vii.  1,  3. 

354.  “A  proverb  and  a bye-word  among  all  na- 

tions.”  2 Chron.  vii.  20. 

355.  Gold,  silver,  ivory,  apes,  and  peacocks 2 Chron.  ix.  21. 

356.  Four  thousand 2 Chron.  ix.  25. 

357.  uTo  our  tents,  O Israel.” 2 Chron.  x.  16. 

358.  1 1 Lord,  it  is  nothing  to  thee  whether  it  be  few 

or  many.” 2 Chron.  xiv.  11. 

359.  The  Lord  is  with  you  while  you  be  with  him 

and  if  ye  seek  him  he  will  be  found  of  you, 

but  if  ye  forsake  him  he  will  forsake  you  .2  Chron.  xv.  2. 

360.  Horns  of  iron 2 Chron.  xviii.  10. 

361.  A certain  man  drew  a bow  at  a venture  and 

smote  the  king  of  Israel  between  the  joints 

of  the  harness 2 Chron.  xviii.  33. 

By  chance  there  came  down  a priest  that  way 
and  passed  on  the  other  side,  Luke  x.  31. 

362.  After  the  battle  against  the  Moabites  and  Am- 

morites 2 Chron.  xx.  25. 

363.  Because  a band  of  men  who  came  with  the 

Arabians  had  slain  the  elder  sons 2 Chron.  xii.  1. 

364.  To  repair  the  temple 2 Chron.  xxiv.  9. 

365.  To  repair  the  house  of  the  Lord 2 Chron,  xxiv.  10,  13, 


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366. 


367. 

368. 

369. 


370. 

371. 

372. 


373. 

374. 

375. 

376. 

377. 

378. 

379. 

380. 

381. 

382. 

383. 

384. 

385. 

386. 

387. 


Seven,  viz. : Stephen,  Acts  vii.  58,  60 ; a 
blasphemer,  Lev.  xxiv.  23  ; a gatherer  of 
sticks  on  the  Sabbath,  Num.  xv.  32,  63  ; Ac- 
han,  Josh.  vii.  25  ; Acloram,  1 Kings  xii. 

18  ; Naboth,  1 Kings  xxi.  13,  and  Zach- 

ariah 2 Chron.  xxiv.  21, 

He  opened  the  doors  of  the  house  of  the 
Lord  and  repaired  them 2 Chron.  xxix.  3. 

See 2 Chron.  xxx.  10. 

He  stopped  the  upper  water  course  of  Gihon 
and  brought  it  straight  down  to  the  west 
side  of  the  city  of  David 2 Chron.  xxxii.  30. 

Manasseh,  king  of  Judah 2 Chron.  xxxiii.  11. 

He  was  returned  to  his  home  and  king- 
dom   2 Chron.  xxxiii.  13. 

King  Jehoiachin  was  only  eight  years  old  and 
was  said  to  have  done  evil  in  the  sight  of 
the  Lord 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  9. 

Rehum  and  Shimshai  to  Artazerxes Ezra  iv.  9. 

Tatnai  and  others  to  Darius Ezra  v.  6. 

See Ezra  vii.  21. 

Confiscation  of  goods Ezra  vii.  26. 

“Yet  now  there  is  hope.” Ezra  x.  2. 

In  self-defence  at  there  building  of  the  wall 
of  Jerusalem Neh.  iv.  13.  18. 

After  the  captivity — at  Jerusalem Neh.  viii.  17. 

During  the  forty  years’  march  through  the 
wilderness Neh.  ix.  21. 

The  third  of  a shekel Neh.  x.  32. 

By  lots,  one  out  of  ten Neh.  xi.  1,  2. 

Ten  thousand  talents  of  silver Esther  iii.  9. 

See Esther  viii.  9. 

By  post  on  horseback Esther  viii.  10. 

The  attempt  made  by  Haman  to  destroy  Jews 
all  in  the  kingdom  of  Ahasuerus Esther  ix.  21. 

Because  they  saw  that  his  grief  was  very  great.  .Job  ii.  13. 

4 4 By  the  breath  of  his  nostrils  they  are  con- 
sumed.”   Job  iv.  9. 


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388.  ‘ ‘ The  sparks  that  fly  upward.  ” Job  y.  7. 

389.  “ A shock  of  corn  in  its  season.” Job  v.  26. 

390.  u The  white  of  an  egg.” .Job  vi.  6. 

391.  “To  the  weaver’s  shuttle.” Job  vii.  6. 

392.  “As  of  few  days  and  full  of  trouble.” Job  xiv.  1. 

393.  “Acquaint  thyself  with  God.” Job  xxii.  21. 

394.  “Some  remove  the  land-marks.” Job  xxiv.  2. 

395.  See . Job  xxxviii. 

396.  “The  stars  sang  together.” Job  xxxviii.  7. 

397.  Because  they  rejoiced  at  God’s  creation. . . . Job  xxxviii.  7. 

398.  See Job  xxxix.  13,  14. 

399.  Yes,  God  gave  him  twice  as  much Job  xlii.  10,  12. 

400.  Psalms Psalms. 

401.  In  the  first  psalm. Psalm,  i. 

402.  See Psalms  ix.  17. 

403.  At  God’s  right  hand Psalms  xvi.  11. 

404.  See Psalms  xviii. 

405.  “My  God,  my  God,  why  hast  thou  forsaken 

me  ? ” Psalms  xxii.  1. 

406.  “ I shall  not  want.” Psalms  xxiii.  1. 

407.  “ Then  the  Lord  will  take  me  up.” Psalms  xxvii.  10. 

408.  “In  the  beauty  of  holiness.” Psalms  xxix.  2. 

409.  See Psalms  xxix.  3, 10. 

410.  ‘ 1 The  righteous  forsaken  or  his  seed  begging 

bread Psalms  xxxvii.  25. 

411.  “A  stranger  ” and  “ a sojourner.” Psalms  xxxix.  12. 

412.  “ Like  a green  olive  tree.” Psalms  hi.  8. 

413.  Into  his  bottle Psalms  lvi.  8. 

414.  Angels Psalms  lxxviii.  25. 

415.  A doorkeeper  in  the  house  of  God Psalms  lxxxiv.  10. 

416.  The  14th  Psalm  and Psalm  liii. 

417.  The  117th  psalm Psalms  cxvii. 

418.  The  119th  psalm Psalms  cxix. 

419.  ‘ 1 Teach  me  thy  statutes.” Psalms  cxix.  33. 

420.  “A lost  sheep.” Psalms  cxix.  176. 

421.  “ They  shall  reap  in  joy.” Psalms  cxxvi.  5. 

422.  “He  shall  doubtless  come  again  rejoicing 

bringing  his  sheaves  wdth  him Psalms  cxxvi.  6, 


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423.  “ While  I live.” Psalms  cxlvi.  2. 

424.  See Prov.  i.  5,  6. 

425.  See Prov.  i.  10  ; i.  15  ; i.  14, 15. 

426.  See Heb.  xii.  6 ; Rev.  iii.  19  ; Prov.  iii.  11,  12. 

427.  Wisdom’s  ways Prov.  iii.  17. 

428.  “Thy  fathers  commandment  and  the  law  of 

thy  mother.” Prov.  vi.  20,  22. 

429.  To  have  his  clothes  burned Prov.  vi.  27. 

430.  The  blessing*  of  the  Lord Prov.  x.  22. 

431.  ‘ 4 Righteousness.” Psalms  xxxiii.  12  ; Prov.  xiv.  34. 

432.  Ruling  one’s  spirit Prov.  xvi.  32. 

433.  “He  that  ruleth  his  spirit.” Prov.  xvi.  32. 

434.  “An  offended  brother.” Prov.  xviii.  19. 

435.  “ In  the  way  he  should  go.” Prov.  xxii.  6. 

436.  “ He  shall  stand  before  kings  and  not  before 

mean  men Prov.  xxii.  29. 

437.  See Prov.  xxv.  19. 

438.  “Cold  water  to  a thirsty  soul.” Prov.  xxv.  25. 

439.  “Hell”  and  “Destruction.” Prov.  xxvii.  20. 

440.  The  wicked  flee  when  no  man  pursueth,  the 

righteous  as  brave  as  a lion Prov.  xxviii.  1. 

441.  See 1 John  i.  9 ; Lev.  v.  5,  and  Prov.  xxviii.  13. 

442.  Ants,  conies,  locusts  and  spiders Prov.  xxx.  24.  28. 

443.  See Prov.  xxx.  33. 

444.  ‘ 4 All  is  vanity.  ” Ecclesiastes. 

445.  See Ec.  i.  7. 

446.  A good  name Ec.  vii.  1. 

447.  Crackling  of  thorns  under  a pot Ec.  vii.  6. 

448.  In  the  war  with  death Ec.  viii.  8. 

449.  “ Fear  God  and  keep  his  commandments.” ....  Ec.  xii.  13. 

450.  Esther  and  Solomon’s  Songs. 

451.  “Strong  as  death.” Sol.’s  Songs  viii.  6. 

i52.  “Love.” Sol.’s  Songs  viii.  7. 

453.  Bulls,  Psalms  xxii.  12  ; fatlings,  Ezek.  xxxix.  18  ; 

trees Isa.  ii.  13. 

454.  Suits  of  apparel,  rings,  etc Isa.  iii.  18,  ZS 

455.  See Isa  m.  18.  23. 

456.  Maher-shalal-hash-baz Isa.  viii.  1, 


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457. 

*58. 

459. 

460. 

461. 

462. 

463. 

464. 

465. 

466. 

467. 

468. 

469. 

470. 

471. 

472. 

473. 

474. 

475. 

476. 

477. 

478. 

479. 

480. 

481. 

482. 

483. 

484. 


485. 


See . , . Isa.  viii.  6. 

See Isa.  viii.  13. 

Isaiah  ; ‘ ‘And  there  shall  be  a highway  for  the 
remnant  of  his  people Isa.  xi.  15,  16. 

Pride Isa.  xvi.  6. 

See Isa.  xviii.  2. 

Let  us  eat  and  drink,  for  to-morrow  we  die.  .Isa.  xxii.  13. 

Till  ye  be  left  as  a beacon  on  the  mountain’s  top.  Isa.  xxx.  }7. 

The  Lord  is  our  judge,  lawgiver  and  king. Isa.  xxxiii.  22. 

See Isa.  xxxiv.  13. 

2 Kings  xix.  and Isa.  xxxvii. 

Figs.  Prescribed  by  the  prophet  Isaiah  for 
King  Hezekiah Isa.  xxxviii.  21. 

“A  drop  in  a bucket.” Isa.  xl.  15. 

“They shall  renew  their  strength.” Isa.  xl.  31. 

Abraham 2 Chron.  xx.  7 ; Isa.  xli.  8. 

See Isa.  xxiv.  16  ; Isa.  xli.  17, 18. 

See Luke  v.  21 ; Isa.  xliii.  25. 

“To  the  wicked.” Isa.  xlviii.  22 

“In  going  astray.” Isa.  liii.  6. 

Yes.  See Ez.  xviii.  21,  22  ; Isa.  lv.  7. 

In  fading Isa.  lxiv.  6. 

See Isa.  lxv.  20. 

Stork,  turtle,  crane  and  swallow. Jer.  viii.  7. 

A linen  girdle.  On  the  banks  of  Euphrates.  .Jer.  xvii.  4. 

Pen  of  iron  and  point  of  diamonds Jer.  xiii.  1. 

The  sin  of  Judah Jer.  xvii.  1. 

See Psalms  xxxii.  16  ; Isa.  xxx.  1 ; Jer.  xvii.  5,  6. 

Deceitful  above  all  things  and  desperately 
wicked. Jer.  xvii.  9. 

King  Uzziah  is  called  Azariah,  2 Kings  xv.  1 ; 

Jehoahaza  is  quoted  Sliallum,  2 Kings  xxiii. 

31,  1 Chron.  xv.  3 ; Solomon  is  called  by  his 
mother  Lemuel,  Prov.  xxxi.  1 ; Jehoiehinis 
mentioned  as  Coniah.  .2  Kings  xxiv.  8,  and  Jer.  xxii.  24. 

To  illustrate  God’s  dealings  with  those  of  the 
house  of  Judah  who  had  gone  into  captivity 
and  with  those  who  were  left  in  Jerusalem.  Jer.  xxiv.  1,  3. 


OLD  TESTAMENT  THINGS. 


6? 


486.  Four.  Pharoah  to  be  relieved  of  the  plague, 

Ex.  viii.  8 ; Israel  to  be  relieved  of  serpents, 

Num.  xxi.  7 ; Jereboam  when  his  hand 
withered,  1 Kings  xiii.  6 ; Zedekiah  for  de- 
liverance  Jer.  xxxvii.  3. 

487.  “Take  great  stones  in  thy  hand  and  hide 

them  in  the  clay  in  the  brick  kiln Jer.  xliii.  9. 

488.  To  show  where  Nebuchadnezzer  would  set  up 

his  throne  in  his  conquest  with  Egypt  which 

the  prophet  then  foretold Jer.  xliii.  9. 

489.  See Isa.  xiii.  1,  22 ; Isa.  xiv.  2 ; Jer.  1. 

490.  See Lam.  iii.  27. 

491.  Lamentations Lam.  i.  ii.  iv.  v. 

492.  See Ezek.  vii.  13. 

493.  See Ezek.  xx.  38. 

494.  At  the  death  of  prophet  Ezekiel’s  wife . Ezek.  xxiv.  15,  18. 

495.  Because  the  Prince  of  Tyre  had  set  himself 

up  as  God  and  lifted  up  his  heart  in  pride . Ezek.  xxviii.  2. 

496.  Sardius,  topaz,  diamond,  beryl,  sapphire, 

emerald,  carbuncle Ezek.  xxviii.  13. 

497.  The  prophet  Ezekiel Ezek.  xxxvii.  17. 

498.  A prophetic  name  of  Jerusalem Ezek.  xlviii.  35. 

499.  Isaiah,  Jeremiah,  Ezekiel  and  Daniel. 

500.  Samuel,  1 Sam.  ii.  18,  26  ; Abijah,  1 Kings 

xiv.  1,  13 ; Obadiah,  1 Kings  xviii.  12 ; 

Josiah,  2 Kings  xxii.  1,  2 ; Solomon,  David, 

Shadrach,  Meshach  and  Abednego Dan.  l.  6,  17. 

501.  At  the  dedication  of  the  image,  as  representa- 

tions of  authority Dan.  iii.  2. 

502.  One  thousand Dan.  v.  1. 

503.  Mene  ; God  hath  numbered  thy  kingdom  and 

finished  it.  Tekel  ; weighed  in  the  balance 
and  found  wanting.  Peres  ; thy  kingdom 
is  divided Dan.  v.  26,  28. 

504.  Two Gen.  xlix.  10  ; Dan.  ix.  24,  27. 

505.  In In  Jude  i.  9 ; Dan.  x.  13,  21. 

506.  And  I heard  but  understood  not Dan.  xii.  8. 

507.  “ They  shall  say  to  the  mountains,  ‘ Cover  us,’ 


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and  to  the  hills,  * Fall  onus.’” 

508.  Before  the  great  and  terrible  day  when  the 


Hos.  x.  8. 


Lord  shall  come 
509.  See 


.Joel  ii.  31. 
Amos  y.  8. 


510.  Two.  See 


Luke  viii.  24  ; Jonah  i.  5. 


511.  Six,  viz. : 1st.  A lot  by  soldiers  for  Christ’s 

garment,  Matt,  xxvii.  35  ; 2d.  A lot  to  select 
an  apostle,  Acts  i.  26  ; 3d.  A lot  to  find 
who  stole  the  Babylonish  garment,  Josh.  vii. 

17,  25  ; 4th.  A lot  for  the  partition  of  the 
land  of  Canaan,  Josh,  xviii.  10  ; 5th.  A lot 
between  Saul  and  Jonathan,  1 Sam.  xiv.  42, 

45  ; 6th.  A lot  for  the  cause  of  the  storm.  Jonah  i.  7. 

512.  ‘ 4 Forty  days  and  Nineveh  shall  be  overthrown.  J onah  iii.  4. 

513.  See.l  Sam.  xv.  35  ; Jer.  xviii.  10;  Amos  vii.  3.  Jonah  iii.  10. 

514.  Jonah’s  gourd Jonah  iv.  10. 

515.  In Micah  iv.  3. 

516.  In Micah  iv.  3. 

517.  “ They  shall  sit  every  man  under  his  vine  and 

none  shall  make  them  afraid.” Micah  iv.  3,  7. 

518.  In  Habakkuk... Hab.  ii.  4. 

519.  See Hab.  ii.  14. 

520.  See Zech.  iii.  4. 

521.  In . . . Zech.  iv.  6. 

522.  Twice.  In Joel  iii.  3 ; Zech.  viii.  5. 

523.  See Zech.  xii.  10. 

524.  See . . . Jer.  vi.  26  ; Amos  viii.  10  ; Zech.  xii.  10. 

525.  Hosea,  Joel,  Amos,  Obadiah,  Jonah,  Micah, 

Nahum,  Habukkuk,  Zephaniah,  Haggai, 

Zachariah  and  Malachi. 

526.  Isaiah  the  first  and  the  last  is  Malachi. 

527.  When  they  gathered  into  the  store-house Mai.  iii.  10. 

528.  1st.  The  destruction  of  Jerusalem  under  the 

emblem  of  a burning  oven,  Mai.  iv.  1 ; 2d. 

The  manifestation  of  Christ  under  the  em- 
blem of  the  Son  of  Righteousness,  Mai.  iv. 

2 ; 3d.  The  coming  of  John  the  Baptist  in 

the  spirit  and  power  of  Elijah MaL  iv.  5. 


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PERTAINING  TO 


1STE*W  TESTAMENT  THINGS.. 


1.  Hbnmanuel  (God  with  us) Matt.  i.  23. 

2.  Birth-place  of  Christ Matt.  ii.  1. 

3.  Herod’s  death.  To  Joseph Matt.  ii.  19. 

4.  Eternal  life  in  Heaven Matt.  v.  12. 

5.  See Matt.  v.  35. 

6.  See Matt.  vi.  25,  34. 

7.  See Matt.  x.  30. 

8.  “A  bruised  reed  shall  he  not  break  and  a smok- 

ing flax  shall  he  not  quench” Matt.  xii.  20. 

9.  Sin  against  the  Holy  Ghost Matt.  xii.  31. 

10.  Gather  all  nations  and  sever  the  wicked  from 

the  just Matt.  xiii.  41,  49. 

11.  Wisdom Job  xxviii.  18  ; Matt.  xiii.  45,  46. 

12.  See Gen.  xl.  20  ; Matt.  xiv.  6. 

13.  Turning  water  into  wine John  ii.  7,  10. 

Feeding  multitudes  on  two  occasions. 
.Matt.  xiv.  15,  21,  xv.  34,  38. 

14.  Man’s  soul Matt.  xvi.  26. 

15.  .Twice  at  the  beginning  of  his  ministry.  .John 

ii.  15,  and  near  the  close Matt.  xxi.  12. 

16.  See .Matt.  xxi.  16. 

17.  “Thou  shalt  love  the  Lord  thy  God  with  all 

thy  heart,  with  all  thy  soul,  and  with  all  thy 

mind’' .Matt.  xxii.  37. 

18.  “ Thou  shalt  love  thy  neighbor  as  thyself”  .Matt.  xxii.  39. 

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19. 

20. 
21. 
22. 

23. 

24. 

25. 

26. 

27. 

28. 

29. 

30. 

31. 


32. 

33. 

34. 

35. 

36. 

37. 

38. 

39. 

40. 

41. 


42. 


43. 

44, 
45 


44  Ml  the  law  and  the  prophets” Matt.  xxii.  40. 

In Matt.  xxv.  31,  46. 

Three  hours Matt,  xxvii.  45. 

44  I am  with  you  always  ” Matt,  xxviii.  20. 

To  heal  sickness  and  to  cast  out  devils Mark  iii.  15. 

The  raising  of  Jairus’  daughter Mark  v.  41. 

The  deaf  and  dumb  man  44  Ephphatha” Mark.  vii.  34. 

When  rebuked  for  healing  on  the  Sabbath Mark  iii.  5. 

and  when  blessing  little  children Mark  x.  14. 

He  first  appeared  unto  her Mark  xvi.  9. 

Go  ye  into  all  the  world  and  preach  the  gospel 

unto  every  creature” Mark  xvi,  15. 

4 4 They  shall  take  up  serpents” Mark  xvi.  18. 

First  chapter  of  Luke Luke  i. 

To  Daniel  in  his  visions Dan.  viii.  15. 

To  Zacharias Luke-i.  12,  13. 

To  Mary,  mother  of  Jesus Luke  i.  28. 

44  My  Saviour’ Luke  i.  47. 

He  asked  for  a writing-table Luke  i.  63. 

The  birth  of  Christ Luke  ii.  17. 

Lead  him  to  the  top  of  a hill  to  cast  him  down.  Luke  iv.  29. 
4 4 1 know  thee  who  thou  art,  the  Holy  one  of 

God” Luke  iv.  33,  34. 

See Matt.  viii.  29,  Mark  iii.  11,  Luke  iv.  33,  41. 

Earnestness,  determination  and  patience. . . .Luke  viii.  15. 

Forgive  us  our  debts Matt.  xi.  12. 

Forgive  us  our  sins Luke  xi.  4. 

See Matt.  vi.  6,  Luke  xi.  11. 

In  the  case  of  Zaccheus Luke  xix.  2. 

At  this  point  the  children  of  Israel  first  entered 

the  promised  land Josh.  v.  12,  13. 

It  was  the  first  city  taken  from  the  Canaan- 

ites  and  that  by  a mere  ceremony Josh.  vi.  10,  20. 

Here  Zaccheus  met  Jesus  and  was  converted.  Luke  xix.  1,  8. 

See Matt.  iv.  11,  Luke  xxii.  43. 

Being  in  44agony” Luke  xxii.  44. 

On  his  way  to  Calvary.  “Weep  for  your- 
selves”   Luke  xxiii.  28. 


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46.  The  crucifixion  of  Christ Luke  xxiii.  33. 

47.  “This  is  Jesus,  the  king*  of  the  Jews”  in  He- 

brew, Greek  and  Latin Luke  xxiii.  38. 

48.  Law  of  Moses.  Prophets  and  Psalms Luke  xxiv.  44. 

49.  “ Darkness”  comprehended  it  not John  i.  5. 

50.  See John  i.  15. 

51.  Cana  of  Galilee John  ii.  11. 

52.  “ For  God  so  loved  the  world  that  He  gave,” 

etc John  iii.  16. 

53.  “It  is  located  west  of  the  Jordan.”  Here  John 

baptised  because  by  Christ  there  was  plenty  of 

water John  iii.  23. 

54.  See Isaiah  xii.  3,  John  iv.  14. 

55.  See John  v.  7. 

56.  See John  v.  19. 

57.  “Passed  from  death  unto  life” John  v.  24. 

58.  See John  v.  24. 

59.  Death Johnv.  24. 

60.  “ Search  the  Scriptures” .John  v.  39. 

61.  He  never  compelled  His  followers  to  obey  His 

invitation  to  become  disciples John  vi.  67. 

62.  If  any  man  do  his  will John  vii.  17. 

63.  See Matt.  xxii.  46,  John  viii.  1,  11. 

64.  A sinner  is  the  servant  (slave)  of  sin John  viii.  34. 

65.  “ Eternal  life” John  x.  28. 

66.  “I  am  the  resurrection  and  the  life,  he  that  be- 

lieveth  on  though  he  were  dead,  yet  shall  he 
live.  Whosoever  liveth  and  believeth  on  me 
shall  never  die” John  ii.  25,  26. 

67.  Jesus  wept John  xi.  35. 

68.  Four.  1.  The  raising  of  Jairus’  daughter.  ..Mark  v.  35,  42. 

2.  The  son  of  the  widow  of  Nain .Luke  vii.  11,  14. 

3.  Lazarus John  xi.  43,  44. 

4.  Christ Matt,  xxviii.  6. 

69.  See John  i.  45,  John  xii.  20,  22. 

70.  “If  ye  have,  love  one  another” John  xiii.  35. 

71.  See John  xvii.  3. 

72.  See. John  xvii.  15, 


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73.  See John  xviii.  3,  8. 

74.  Three.  1st.  Before  Caiphas Matt.  xxvi.  57. 

2d.  Before  the  council Luke  xxiii.  3. 

3d.  Before  Annas John  xviii.  13. 

75.  “If  I have  spoken  evil  bear  witness  of  the 

evil,  but  if  well,  why  smitest  thou  me” John  xviii.  23. 

76.  David  and  Jesus Psalms  xxii.  18,  John  xix.  23,  24. 

77.  Eight.  1st.  Eloi,  Eloi,  Lama.  Sebachthani.  . .Mark  xv.  34. 

2.  “ Father  forgive  them  for  they  know  not 

what  they  do” Luke  xxiii.  34. 

3.  ‘ ‘ To-day  thou  shalt  be  with  'me  in  Para- 
dise”   Luke  xxiii.  43. 

4.  ‘ * Father  into  Thy  hands  I commend  my 

spirit” Luke  xxiii.  46. 

5.  “Woman,  behold  thy  son” John  xix.  46. 

6.  “ Behold  thy  mother” John  xix.  27. 

7.  “I  thirst”  John  xix.  28. 

8.  “ It  is  finished” John  xix.  30. 

78.  See. John  iii.  1,  John  vii.  50,  John  xix.  39. 

79.  Water  into  wine John  ii.  3,  draught  of 

fishes John  xxi.  6. 

80.  When  Peter  wished  to  know  what  would 

happen  to  John John  xxi.  21,  23. 

81.  Because  they  were  the  witnesses  of  His  res- 

urrection, and  a full  conception  of  this 

fact  was  necessary  for  the  future  ages Acts  i.  2. 

82.  His  body  unconfined  by  the  laws  of  na 

ture,  he  appeared,  the  doors  being  shut, 
and  vanished  from  the  sight  of  the  two 
disciples  of  Emmaus,  Luke  xxiv.  31 ; 

John  xv.  19  ; finally  unrestrained  by 
the  laws  of  gravitation,  rose  materially 
into  a cloud  that  received  Him  out  of 
their  sight Acts  i.  9. 

83.  On  the  day  of  Pentecost Acts  ii.  2. 

84.  On  the  day  of  Pentecost Acts  ii.  13. 

85.  The  death  of  Ananias  and  Sapphira  for  covetous- 

ness and  lying Acts  v.  5, 10. 


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86. 

87. 


88. 


89. 

90. 

91. 


92. 

93. 


94. 

95. 

96. 

97. 

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99. 

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101. 


102. 

103. 

104. 

105. 


106. 

107. 

108. 


A blasphemer Acts  vi.  11,  15. 

The  testimony  of  Stephen Acts  vii.  55. 

Twelve  as  seated,  Mark  xiv.  62.  Once  as  stand- 
ing  Acts  vii.  56. 

At  the  stoning  of  Stephen Acts  vii.  58. 

Street  which  is  called  “Straight” Acts  ix.  11. 

On  the  coast  of  Palestine,  a seaport  visited  by 
Jonah  ; the  presence  of  the  Lord,  Jonah  also  ; 
the  home  of  Dorcas  and  Simon,  the  Tan- 
ner   Acts  ix.  36,  43. 

Intending  after  Easter  to  bring  him  (Peter) 
forth  for  execution Acts  xii.  4. 

1st.  The  angel  announcing  the  birth  of  Christ.. Luke  ii.  9. 

2d.  At  St.  Paul’s  conversion Acts  ix.  3. 

3d.  Peter’s  deliverance  from  prison .Acts  xii.  7. 

“Thou  art  my  son,  this  day  have  I begotten 
thee”  in  the  second  Psalm Acts  xiii.  33. 

When  some  apostles  were  sent  to  Antioch. Acts  xv.  22,  23. 

Barnabas  wanted  to  take  John  with  them, 

Paul  didn’t Acts  xv.  37,  38. 

“ Believe  on  the  Lord  Jesus  Christ” Acts  xvi.  31. 

“Thou  shalt  be  saved” Acts  xvi.  31. 

St.  Paul.  “ To  the  unknown  God” Acts  xvii.  23. 

“ Because  that  Claudius  Ceasar  had  command- 
ed all  Jews  to  depart  from  Rome Acts  xviii.  1,  2. 

The  labors  of  St.  Paul.  Here  the  temple  of 
Diana,  the  fourth  wonder  of  the  world,  was 
located Acts  xix.  17,  41. 

“ Repentance  toward  God” Acts  xx.  21. 

In  his  address  at  Jerusalem Acts  xxii.  1,  22. 

“ I was  free  born” Acts  xxii.  28. 

1 4 The  Sadducees  say  there  is  no  resurrection, 
neither  angel  nor  spirit ; but  the  Pharisees 
confess  both Acts  xxiii.  8. 

“They  would  neither  eat  nor  drink  till  they 
had  killed  Paul Acts  xxiii.  12. 

In  the  case  of  Felix Acts  xxiv.  25. 

Pharisee Acts  xxvi.  5. 


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109.  See Acts  xxvi.  18. 

110.  “That  I may  make  (or  ordain)  thee  a min- 

ister”  Acts  xxvi.  16,  18. 

111.  Paul  and  his  companions  shipwrecked Acts  xxvii.  37. 

112.  Melita Acts  xxviii.  3,  9. 

113.  Two  years  Acts  xxviii.  30. 

114.  ‘ 4 Maketh  not  ashamed  ” Rom.  v.  5. 

115.  “Love  to  them  that  love  God” Rom.  viii.  28. 

116.  See Rom.  ix.  16-17. 

117.  Retaliation  by  forgiveness Rom.  xii.  20. 

118.  Love Rom.  xiii.  10. 

119.  “All  things” 1 Cor  iii.  21. 

120.  4 4 The  best  gifts” 1 Cor.  xii.  31. 

121.  44  Faith,  Hope  and  Charity” 1 Cor.  xiii.  13. 

122.  He  was  seen  by  500  brethren  at  once 1 Cor.  xv.  6. 

123.  Ten  times,  namely: 

1st.  The  women  and  many  others Matt,  xxviii.  1,  9. 

2d.  To  Mary  Magdalene John  xx.  16,  18. 

3d.  To  Peter. Luke  xxiv.  18,  34. 

4th.  To  the  disciples  on  the  road  to  Em- 

maus Luke  xxiv.  13,  18. 

5th.  To  the  apostles  without  Thomas John  xx.  24. 

6th.  To  the  eleven. John  xx.  26,  27. 

7th.  To  seven  of  the  disciples John  xxi.  1,  2. 

8th.  To  the  five  hundred 1 Cor.  xv.  6. 

9th.  To  James 1 Cor.  xv.  7. 

10th.  To  all  the  apostles  at  His 

Ascension.  .Mark  xvi.  19,  Luke  xxiv.  50,  Acts  i.  3-12. 

124.  Saints,  believers,  disciples  and  brethren 1 Cor.  xv.  6. 

125.  A moment  in  a twinkle  of  an  eye 1 Cor.  xv.  52. 

126.  See 1 Cor.  xv.  2. 

127.  Because  in  its  pages  we  see  the  glory  of  God.  2 Cor.  iii.  18. 

128.  44  He  knew  no  sin” 2 Cor.  v.  21. 

129.  See 1 Cor.  ix.  14;  Gal.  vi.  6. 

130.  Light Eph.  v.  8. 

131.  Macedonia 2 Cor.  viii.  1,  5 ; Phil.  iv.  15,  18. 

132.  Laodicea Col.  ii.  1. 

133.  He  cannot  sin,  nor  repent  nor  deny  himself.  .2  Tim.  ii.  13. 

134.  All  Scripture  was  given  by  inspiration  of 

God 2 Peter  i.  21,  2 Tim.  iii.  16. 

135.  See . , , John  iii,  16,  Titus  iii.  5. 


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136.  Ministering  spirits  to  the  heirs  of  salvation Heb.  i.  14. 

137.  It  is  a discerner  of  the  thoughts  of  the  heart.  .Heb.  iv.  12. 

138.  Over  J erusalem Luke  xix.  41. 

At  the  grave  of  Lazarus John  xi.  35. 

In  the  garden  at  Gethsemane Heb.  v.  7. 

139.  The  golden  pot,  Aaron’s  rod  and  tables  of  the 

covenant Heb.  ix.  4 

140.  Soul,  John  xii.  27,  Spirit,  John  xiii.  21,  and 

body Heb.  x.  5. 

141.  In James  i.  23. 

142.  “ Golden  rule” James  ii.  8. 

143.  Read James  ii.  17. 

144.  See James  iii.  7. 

145.  See 1 Cor.  iii.  2 ; Heb.  v.  12,  1 Peter  ii.  2. 

146.  A meek  and  quiet  spirit 1 Peter  iii.  4. 

147.  “ The  holy  commandment” 2 Peter  ii.  11. 

148.  See 2 Peter  iii.  8. 

149.  Second  Epistle  of  John 3 John  i.  14. 

150.  Five,  Obediah,  Philemon  1st  and  2nd  John  and  Jude. 

151.  “The  faith  of  the  saints” Jude  i.  3. 

152.  Which  is,  which  was,  which  is  to  come — the  Al- 

mighty   Rev.  i.  8, 

153.  Pergamos  where  Satan  dwelleth Rev.  ii.  13. 

154.  That  which  is  good 1 Thes.  v.  21. 

The  form  of  sound  words 2 Tim.  i.  13. 

Our  confidence Heb.  iii.  14. 

Our  profession Heb.  iv.  14. 

That  which  we  have  already Rev.  ii.  25. 

155.  See Rev.  iii.  1. 

156.  Sinner’s  repentance Luke  xv.  10. 

Satan’s  overthrow Rev.  xii.  12 

157.  Mary’s Luke  i.  46 

Zacharias Luke  i.  68,  80. 

Heavenly  hosts  at  the  birth  of  Christ Luke  ii.  13,  14. 

Song  of  the  Lamb Riv.  xiv. 

158.  Heaven Rev.  xix.  9. 

159.  See Rev.  xx.  4. 

160.  See Rev.  xxii.  9. 

161.  Come.  • . * Rev.  xxii.  17. 


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162.  See Rev.  xxii.  21. 

163.  From  Evidences  within  itself. — All  Scripture 

is  given  by  inspiration  of  God, 2 Tim.  iii.  16, 

For  the  prophecy  came  not  in  old  time  by 
the  will  of  man,  but  holy  men  of  God  spoke 
as  they  were  moved  by  the  Holy  Ghost 2 Peter  i.  21. 

From  traditionary  evidence. — It  claims  to  be, 
and  establishes  the  claim  beyond  all  reasona- 
ble dispute. 

The  Jews  preserved  it  as  such ; the  Church 
has  held  it  as  such  ; and  its  own  teachings, 
and  especial]  y its  predictions,  so  clearly  ful- 
filled, prove  it  to  be  the  word  of  God. 

From  presumptive  evidence. — It  being  admit- 
ted that  there  is  a Creator,  then  creation  im- 
plies government — and  government  implies 
law — man  created  a moral  agent,  it  is  pre- 
sumed his  Creator  would  give  him  a revela- 
tion, or  some  law  or  rule  of  action. 

From  positive  evidence — External. — The  an- 
tiquity of  the  Scriptures,  as  proven  by  the 
persons,  who  were  the  immediate  instru- 
ments of  these  revelations,  being  contempo- 
raneous with  the  events  of  which  they  wrote, 
also  the  concurring  dates  of  the  books  con- 
taining the  doctrines.  The  testimony  of  an- 
cient authors  (Strabo,  Justin,  Pliny,  Tacitus, 

Josephus,  etc.)  The  uncorrupted  preserva- 
tion of  the  book  of  Scripture  as  proven  by 
the  Septuagint  and  Josephus  the  Jewish 
historian.  The  credibility  of  the  testimony 
of  the  sacred  writers  ; they  were  in  circum- 
stances to  know  the  truth  and  had  no  in- 
terest in  making  a good  story  ; their  interest 
xay  m another  direction. 

From  miracles,  as  those  of  Moses  in  the  pas- 
sage in  the  Red  Sea,  etc.,  and  those  of 
Christ,  the  greatest  of  which  was  His  resur- 
rection. From  prophecies  and.  their  fulfill- 


NEW  TESTAMENT  THINGS.  \ 

ment,  such  as  the  prediction  to  Adam  of  the 
serpent  and  the  seed  of  woman  ; the  aposta- 
cies,  punishments  and  restoration  of  the 
Jewish  nation,  and  upward  of  100  distinct 
predictions  concerning  the  birth,  life,  suffer- 
ings, death  and  resurrection  of  Christ.  The 
unity  that  pervades  the  different  books  of 
the  Bible,  though  written  by  different  men 
of  different  ages  and  in  different  languages. 

Internal. — The  character  and  attributes  of 
God.  The  divine  government.  The  morai 
and  beneficial  tendency  of  the  Scriptures. 
The  style  and  manner  of  the  sacred  writers. 
The  influence  of  the  Holy  Spirit.  The  gos- 
pel plan  of  salvation.  The  faithful  prom- 
ises of  God  as  exemplified  in  the  life  and 
character  of  believers. 

From  collatteral  evidence. — The  marvellous 
diffusion  of  Christianity,  especially  during 
the  first  three  centuries  of  the  Christian  era, 
when  it  became  the  established  religion  of 
the  Roman  Empire.  The  actual  effort  pro- 
duced upon  mankind. 

From  corroborative  evidence. — Modern  dis- 
coveries among  the  ruins  of  ancient  Nin- 
eveh and  other  cities  of  Bible  antiquity. 


CTJBIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

PERTAINING  TO 

OLD  TESTAMENT. 

TIME,  QXJ-A.lSrTXT'y  ^.XTX>  NUMBER. 

1.  Seventh  day Gen.  ii.  2 

2.  One  hundred  and  twenty Gen.  vi.  3 

3.  Three  hundred  cubits  x 19  inches  547  feet. . .Gen.  vi.  15. 

4.  Seven  days Gen.  vii.  1,  4. 

5.  About  one  hundred  years Gen.  v.  32,  vii.  6. 

6.  By  twos Gen.  vii.  9. 

7.  Three  hundred  and  seventy-four  days  .Gen.  viii.  11,  viii.  14, 

8.  Seven  times Gen.  xviii.  23,  33. 

9.  Seven  years  for  each. Gen.  xxix.  20,  28. 

10.  Seventeen Gen.  xxxvii.  2. 

11.  Seven  years  of  plenty Gen.  xli.  2,  53. 

12.  Seven  years Gen.  xli.  53. 

15.  Seventeen  years Gen.  xlvii.  28. 

14.  Forty  days Gen.  1.  3. 

15.  Three  months Ex.  ii.  2. 

16.  Six  sisters Ex.  ii.  16. 

17.  Eighty  years  old Ex.  vii.  7. 

18.  Seven  days Ex.  vii.  19,  25. 

19.  Fourteenth  day  of  the  first  month Ex.  xii.  6. 

20.  Seven  days Ex.  xii.  15. 

21.  Eight  in  all.  Passover,  etc Ex.  xii.  10. 

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22.  Four  hundred  and  thirty  years Ex.  xii.  40. 

23.  Six  hundred Ex.  xiv.  7. 

24.  Three  days Ex.  xv.  22. 

25.  94,466  bushels  every  day,  making  in  forty  years 

1,370,002,600  bushels Ex.  xvi.  15, 16. 

26.  Forty  years Ex.  xvi.  35. 

27.  Six  years Ex.  xxi.  2. 

28.  Seven  days Ex.  xxii.  30o 

29.  Six  days Ex.  xxiv.  16, 

30.  Seven  days Ex.  xxiv.  16. 

31.  Forty  days  and  nights Ex.  xxiv.  18. 

32.  Seven  days Ex.  xxix.  30. 

33.  Three  thousand Ex.  xxxii.  28. 

34.  Eighty  days  and  nights Ex.  xxiv.  18,  Ex.  xxxiv.  28. 

35.  Seven  times Lev.  xiv.  7. 

36.  Five  years Lev.  xix.  25. 

37.  On  the  first  day  of  the  seventh  month Lev.  xxiii.  24. 

38.  Seven  days .Lev.  xxiii.  34. 

39.  Seven  days Lev.  xxiii.  36. 

40.  Every  fiftieth  year Lev.  xxv.  10. 

41.  They  ate  of  the  superabundance  of  the  sixth 

year Lev.  xxv.  20,  22. 

42.  At  fifty  years  of  age Num.  viii.  25. 

43.  Seventy Num.  xi  16. 

44.  Three  feet  deep Nnm.  xi.  31. 

45.  Seven  years Num.  xiii.  22. 

46.  Forty  days Num.  xiii.  25. 

47.  Two  hundred  and  fifty  men Num.  xvi.  35. 

48.  Seven  days Num.  xix.  11. 

49.  Seven  of  each Num.  xxiii.  29,  30. 

50.  Twenty-four  thousand Num.  xxv.  9. 

51.  One  thousand Num.  xxxi.  4. 

52.  Seven  nations Deut.  vii.  1. 

53.  Twice Ex.  xxiv.  18,  xxxiv.  28,  Deut.  ix.  18. 

54.  From  the  time  they  began  to  put  the  sickle  to 

the  corn Deut.  xvi.  9. 

55.  After  they  had  gathered  in  the  corn  and  the 

wine Deut.  xvi.  13. 


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56.  Two  or  three Deut.  xix.  15. 

57.  One  year Deut.  xxiv.  5. 

58.  Seven  ways Deut.  xxviii.  7. 

59.  Thirty  days Deut.  xxxiv.  8. 

60.  Forty Ex.  xvi.  35,  Josh.  v.  6. 

61.  Seven Josh.  vi.  4. 

62.  Thirteen Josh.  vi.  18. 

63.  About  a whole  day Josh.  x.  13. 

64.  Five.  Kings  of  Hebron,  Jarmeath,  Jerusalem, 

Sachist  and  Eglon Josh.  x.  23. 

65.  Thirty-one Josh.  xii.  1,  24. 

66.  Three  men Josh,  xviii.  2,  4. 

67.  Six Josh.  xx.  7,  8. 

68.  Forty-eight Josh.  xxi.  41. 

69.  Eighteen  years Judges  iii.  14. 

70.  Nine  hundred  chariots  of  iron Judges  iv.  13. 

71.  Seven  years Judges  vi.  1. 

72.  Eighteen  years Judges  x.  8. 

73.  Forty -two  thousand Judges  xii.  6. 

74.  Seven  years Judges  xii.  9. 

75.  Forty  years Judges  xiii.  1. 

76.  Seven  days Judges  xiv.  12. 

77.  One  thousand Judges  xv.  15. 

78.  Seven Judges  xvi.  8. 

79.  Three  thousand Judges  xvi.  27. 

80.  Seven  hundred Judges  xx.  16. 

81.  Thirty  thousand 1 Sam.  iv.  10. 

82.  Ninety-eight 1 Sam.  iv.  15,  18. 

83.  Seven  months 1 Sam.  vi.  1. 

84.  Two  oxen  on  a new  cart 1 Sam.  vi.  7. 

85.  One  year  and  four  months l’Sam.  xxvii.  7. 

86.  Seven  and  six  months 2 Sam.  ii.  11. 

87.  Seventy  years  old 2 Sam.  v.  4. 

88.  Three  months 2 Sam.  vi.  11. 

89.  Seven  hundred 2 Sam.  viii.  4. 

90.  Forty  thousand 2 Sam.  x.  18. 

91.  On  the  seventh  day 2 Sam.  xii.  18 

92.  Two  hundred  shekels  weight 2 Sam.  xiv.  26 


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98. 

94. 

95. 

96. 

97. 


99. 

100. 

101. 

102. 

103. 

104. 

105. 

106. 

107. 

108. 

109. 

110. 
111. 
112. 

113. 

114. 

115. 

116. 

117. 

118. 

119. 

120. 
121. 
122. 


Three  days 2 Sam.  xxiv.  13. 

Twelve  thousand 1 Kings  iv.  26. 

Seven  years 1 Kings  vi.  38. 

Thirteen  years 1 Kings  vii.  1. 

Seven  days  and  seven  days  more 1 Kings  viii.  65. 

Six  hundred  and  sixty-six  talents  valued  at 

$56,000  each 1 Kings  x.  14. 

A cloud  about  the  size  of  a man’s  hand.  .1  Kings xviii.  44. 

One  hundred  thousand  footmen I Kings  xx.  29. 

Twenty-seven  thousand  men 1 Kings  xx.  30. 

One  hundred  thousand  lambs  and  rams  with 

the  wool 2 Kings  iii.  4. 

Seven  days 2 Kings  iii.  9. 

Seven  times 2 Kings  iv.  35. 

Seven  times 2 Kings  v.  10. 

Two  talents  of  silver  and  two  changes  of  gar- 
ments   2 Kings  v.  23. 

Eighty  pieces  of  silver  ($45) 2 Kings  vi.  25. 

Four 2 Kings  vii.  3. 

Seven  years 2 Kings  xi.  21. 

Two Judges  ix.  8, 15  ; 2 Kings  xiv.  9. 

Fifteen  years 2 Kings  xx.  6. 

Ten  degrees 2 Kings  xx.  11 

Three  day’s  pestilence  in  which  seventy 

thousand  died 2 Sam.  xxiv.  15,  1 Chron.  xxi.  14. 

Six  hundred  shekels  of  gold 1 Chron.  xxi.  25. 

One  hundred  thousand  talents  of  gold  and 
one  hundred  thousand  talents  of  silver . .1  Chron.  xxii.  14. 

Four  thousand 1 Chron.  xxiii.  5. 

Three  thousand  six  hundred 2 Chron.  ii.  2. 

One  hundred  and  fifty -three  thousand  six 

hundred 2 Chron.  ii.  17. 

Seven  days  and  the  feast  seven  day<* 2 Chron.  vii.  9. 

Four  thousand 2 Chron.  ix.  25. 

Five  hundred  thousand  men 2 Chron.  xiii.  17. 

Seven  hundred  oxen,  seven  thousanl 
sheep 2 Chron.  xv.  11. 


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123.  Seven  thousand  seven  hundred  rams  and 


the  same  number  of  he-goats 2 Chron.  xvii.  11. 

124.  Six  years  (Joash) 2 Chron.  xxii.  12. 

125.  Seven  of  each 2 Chron.  xxix.  21. 

126.  Seven  thousand 2 Chron.  xxx.  24. 

127.  Seven  days Ez.  vi.  22. 

128.  Fifty-two Neh.  vi.  15. 

129.  Seven  days Neh.  viii.  17,  18. 

130.  Half  a shekel  before  Ex.  xxx.  13  ; a third 

of  a shekel  afterward Neh.  x.  32. 

131.  At  King  Ahasuerus  royal  feast  lasting  seven 

days Esth.  i.  5. 

132.  Seven  maidens Esth.  ii.  9. 

133.  Ten  thousand  talents  of  silver Esth.  iii.  9. 

134.  Ten  sons Esth.  ix.  14. 

135.  Three  thousand  camels Job.  i.  3. 

136.  Ten  children  Job  i.  2. 18. 

137.  Seven  days  and  nights Job  ii.  13. 

138.  One  hundred  and  forty  years Job.  xlii.  16. 

139.  Pure  as  silver  tried  seven  times  in  a furnace. . . .Ps.  xii.  6. 

140.  Seven  times  a day Ps.  cxix.  164. 

141.  Six  things Prov.  vi.  16,  19. 

142.  Seven  times  as  much Prov.  vi.  31. 

143.  Seven  pillars Prov.  ix.  1, 

144.  As  seven  men  who  can  render  a reason.  . .Prov.  xxvi.  16. 

145.  Seven  or  eight Ec.  xi.  2. 

146.  The  moon  shall  be  as  light  as  the  sun,  and  the 

light  of  the  sun  shall  be  seven-fold  the  light  of 
seven  days Isa.  xxx.  26. 

147.  Seventy  years Jer.  xxv.  11- 

148.  He  would  punish  him  and  make  his  country  a 

perpetual  desolation Jer.  xxv.  12. 

149.  For  seven  days Ez.  iii.  15. 

150.  They  went  up  into  it  by  seven  steps Ez.  xl.  22. 

151.  It  was  seven  cubits  broad Ez.  xii.  3. 

152.  Seven  years Dan.  iv.  16,  32. 

153.  One  thousand Dan.  v.  1. 

154.  For  thirty  days Dan.  vi.  7, 


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155.  Seventy  weeks Dan.  ix.  24. 

156.  Two Gen.  xlix.  10,  Dan.  ix.  24,  27. 

157.  Forty  days Jon.  iii.  4. 

158.  One  hundred  and  twenty  thousand Jon.  iv.  1L 

159.  Three  times Isa.  ii.  4,  Joel  iii.  10,  Micah  iv.  3. 

160.  Seven  lamps  and  seven  pipes  . Zech.  iv.  2. 

161.  Fourteen  Books  are  mentioned  in  the  Bible  but 
not  included  in  it,  namely  : 

1.  The  Book  of  the  Wars  of  the  Lord Num.  xxi.  14. 


2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 

8. 
9. 

10. 


Jaster Josh.  x.  13. 

Samuel,  the  Seer 1 Chron.  xxix.  29, 


Nathan,  the  Prophet. . . 44  44  xxix.  29 

Gad,  the  Seer 44  44  xxix.  29. 

Abijah,  the  Shilomite 2 44  ix.  28. 

the  visions  of  Iddo,  the  Seer  44  44  ix.  29. 

the  kings  of  Judah  and  Israel  44  xii.  15. 

Shemaiah,  the  Prophet 44  xii.  15. 

Iddo,  the  Seer,  concerning  gen- 
ealogies  44  xii.  15. 

11.  4 4 4 4 story  of  the  prophet  and  Iddo. ... 44  xiii.  22. 

12.  44  44  Jehu,  son  of  Hanini 44  xx.  34. 

13.  44  44  the  Acts  of  Uzziah,  written  by  Isaiah, 

the  Prophet 2 Chron.  xxvi.  22. 

14.  44  44  the  visions  of  Isaiah,  the 

Prophet 2 Chron.  xxxii.  32. 

162.  Each  of  the  following  Eight  Yerses  contain  all  of  the 
letters  of  the  Alphabet  but  one. 

1.  Joshua  vii.  24 all  except  Q 


2.  1 Kings  i.  9 “ 

3.  2 Kings  xvi.  15 “ 

4.  1 Chron.  xii.  40 “ 

5.  Ezra  vii.  21 “ 

6.  Ezekiel  xxviii.  13 “ 

7.  Daniel  iv.  3Y “ 

8.  Gal.  i.  14 « 


Q1 

X 

Q 

J 

Q 

Q 

K 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBEE. 


PERTAINING  TO 

NETW  TESTAMENT, 

TIME,  G^TJ* ANTIT*Z*  AND  NDMBEN. 


1.  Six  petitions Matt.  vi.  9, 13. 

2.  Seven  baskets Matt.  xv.  37* 

3.  Seven  times Matt,  xviii.  21* 

4.  Seventy  times  seven  (490) Matt,  xviii.  22. 

5.  At  the  judgment.  See Matt.  xxv.  31,  32. 

6.  Three  hours Matt,  xxvii.  45. 

7.  Two  thousand Mark  v.  13. 

8.  Six  hours Mark  xv.  25,  34. 

9.  Seven  years Luke  ii.  36. 

10.  Three  years  and  six  months Luke  iv.  25. 

11.  A certain  king  drew  a bow  at  a venture . 11  Chron.  xviii.  33. 
By  chance  there  came  a priest  that  way  and 

passed  by  on  the  other  side Luke  x.  31. 

12.  Thirty-one > Luke  xv.  3. 

13.  Three,  viz  : Annas,  John  xviii.  13  ; Caiaphas, 

Matt.  xxvi.  57 ; Pilate Luke  xxiii.  3. 

14.  Forty -six  years John  ii.  20. 

15.  Twelve  baskets John  vi.  13. 

16.  Two  persons John  viii.  17. 

17.  Nine,  viz : 

1.  Dorcas  by  Peter Acts  ix.  37-41 

3*  Eutychus  by  Paul .Acts  xx,  9-13 


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3.  The  widow’s  son  by  Elijah 1 Kings  xvii.  17,  24. 

4.  The  Shunammite’s  son  by  Elisha 2 Kings  iv.  33,  36. 

5.  The  man  who  touched  the  bones  of  Elisha.  2 Kings  xiii.  21. 

6.  Christ’s  resurrection Matt,  xxviii.  7. 

7.  Jairus’  daughter Mark  v.  35,  42. 

8.  The  son  of  the  widow  of  Nain Luke  vii.  11,  14. 

9.  Lazarus John  xi.  43,  44. 

18.  Five:  each  hand,  and  foot  and. side John  xix.  34. 

19.  Four  : Man’s  fall,  Christ’s  agony,  burial  and 

resurrection John.  xix.  41. 

20.  One  hundred  and  fifty -three Johnxxi.  11. 

21.  Forty  days Acts  i.  3. 

22.  One  hundred  and  twenty Acts  i.  15. 

23.  Three  thousand Acts  ii.  41. 

24.  Five  thousand Acts  iv.  4. 

25.  Above  forty  years  old Acts  iv.  22. 

26.  Seven Acts  vi.  5. 

27.  Forty  years  old Acts  vii.  23, 

28.  Forty  years  old Acts  vii.  29,  30. 

29.  He  is  represented  as  seated  thirteen  times.  See 

Mark  xiv.  62.  Once  as  standing Acts  vii.  56. 

30.  Seven,  viz  : 

1.  A blasphemer, Lev.  xxiv.  23. 

2.  A man  gathering  sticks Num.  xv.  32,  36. 

3.  Achan Joshua  vii.  25. 

4.  Adoram 1 Kings  xii.  18. 

5.  Naboth 1 Kings  xxi.  13. 

6.  Zechariah 2 Chron.  xxiv.  21. 

7.  Stephen Acts  vii.  58,  60. 

31.  Three  days Acts  ix.  9. 

32.  Peter,  three  times Acts  x.  16. 

33.  Four  hundred  and  fifty  years Acts  xiii.  20. 

34.  Nine,  viz  : 

1.  Joseph,  butler  and  baker Gen.  lx 

2.  Samson Judges  xvi.  21. 

3.  Jeremiah Jer.  xxxix.  15. 

4.  Zedekiah Jer.  lii.  11. 

5.  Jehoiacbin  .Jer,  lii.  31, 


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6.  John  the  Baptist Luke  iii.  20. 

7.  The  apostles Acts  v.  18. 

8.  Peter Acts  xii.  6. 

9.  Paul  and  Silas Acts  xvi.  24. 

35.  Fifty  thousand  pieces  of  silver  . Acts  xix.  19. 

36.  Seven  days Acts  xx.  6. 

37.  Four  thousand Acts  xxi.  38. 

38.  Forty Acts  xxiii.  13. 

39.  Four  hundred  and  seventy  men Acts  xxiii.  23. 

40.  Paul  and  his  276  companions Acts  xxvii.  34,  40. 

41.  Seven  days Acts  xxviii.  14. 

42.  Two  whole  years Acts  xxviii.  30. 

43.  Eleven  times,  viz.  : 

1.  To  the  Marys Matt,  xxviii.  1,9. 

2.  To  Mary  Magdalene John  xx.  16. 

3.  To  Simon Luke  xxiv.  34. 

4.  To  two  disciples  going  to  Emmaus Luke  xxiv.  13. 

5.  To  the  disciples,  Thomas  absent John  xx.  19. 

6.  To  the  disciples  with  Thomas  present John  xx.  26. 

7.  To  seven  disciples  at  Sea  of  Tiberias John  xxi.  1,  2. 

8.  To  the  Eleven  and  probably  to  five  hun- 
dred  Matt,  xxviii.  16, 1 Cor.  xv.  6. 

9.  To  James 1 Cor.  xv.  7. 

10.  To  the  apostles  at  Jerusalem Acts  i.  4. 

11.  To  Paul  on  his  way  to  Damascus Acts  ix.  4. 

44.  A moment 1 Cor.  xv.  52. 

45.  Five  times,  195  stripes 11  Cor.  xi.  24. 

46.  Arabia  three  years Gal.  i.  18. 

47.  Seven  times,  viz.  : 

1.  At  the  creation Gen.  ii.  2. 

2.  In  the  wilderness Ex.  xvi.  29. 

3.  In  the  fourth  commandment Ex.  xx.  10. 

4.  In  the  Sabbath  of  the  seven  years Lev.  xxv.  4. 

5.  In  the  year  of  Jubilee Lev.  xxiv.  8,  15. 

6.  In  the  land  of  captivity 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  21. 

7.  The  prophetic  sabbath  of  the  world, 

Psalms  xcv.  11 Heb.  iv.  9. 

48.  Seven  seals.  ♦ Rev,  v,  1*  9, 


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49.  Half  an  hour.  When  the  seventh  seal  was 

opened Rev.  viii.  1. 

50.  Seven  thousand  men Rev.  xi.  13. 

51.  One  hundred  and  forty  four  thousand Rev.  xiv.  3. 

52.  A talent Rev.  xvi.  21. 

53.  One  hour Rev.  xviii,  19. 

54.  For  one  thousand  years Rev.  xx  .2. 

55.  Twelve  gates,  the  names  of  the  twelve  tribes  of 

Israel Rev.  xxi.  12. 

56.  Twelve  thousand  furlongs Rev.  xxi.  16. 

57.  1930  years Bible  chronology. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

PERTAINING  TO 

OCCUPATIOMS. 


1.  Tubal  Cain,  Gen.  iv.  22  ; Bezaleel,  Ex.  xxxi.  2 ; 

Hiram 1 Kings  vii.  13. 

2.  Agur,  Prov.  xxx.  1 ; Lemuel Prov.  xxxi.  1. 

3.  Lazarus Luke  xvi.  20. 

4.  Clement Phil.  iv.  3. 

5.  Noah Gen.  vi.  14. 

6.  Cain Gen.  iv.  17. 

7.  Phichol,  Gen.  xxi.  22  ; Nahshon,  Num.  i.  7 ; 

Johanan .Jer.  xli.  11,  16. 

8.  Joseph,  Matt.  xiii.  55  ; Jesus Mark  vi.  3. 

9.  Cornelius Acts  x.  1. 

10.  Bigthan,  Esther  ii.  21  ; Blastus,  Acts  xii.  20  ; 

Erastus Eom.  xvi.  23. 

11.  Crispus Acts  xviii.  8. 

12.  Ahijah  1 Kings  iv.  3. 

13.  Benaiah 2 Sam.  viii.  18. 

14.  Alexander 2 Tim.  iv.  14. 

15.  Ahithophel,  2 Sam.  xv.  12 ; Zechariah.  . .2  Chron.  xxvi.  5. 

16.  Rab-shakeh,  2 Kings  xviii.  17  ; Nehemiah Neh.  i.  111. 

17.  Prochorus,  Acts  vi.  5 ; Philip,  vi.  5 ; Nicanor...Acts  vi.  5. 

18.  Ehud,  Judges  iii.  15  ; Barak ......  ....  Judges  iv.  6. 

19.  Jeduthun . . . . * 1 Chron.  xvi.  41. 

20.  Gamaliel Acts  v.  34,  40. 

21.  Joseph Gen.  xliv.  5. 

22.  Augustus  Ctesar,  Luke  ii.  1 ; Claudius  Caesar..  Acte  xviii,  2. 

93 


94 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


23.  Matthew,  Matt.  x.  3 ; Luke,  Col.  iv.  14 

24.  Balaam Num.  xxii.  5. 

25.  Zebedee  and  others Mark  i.  19. 

26.  Ishmael Gen.  xxi.  18. 

27.  Gideon,  Judges  viii ; Sisera,  Judges  iv.  7 ; 

Amasai 1 Chron.  xii.  18. 

28.  Harhaiah Neh.  iii.  8. 

29.  Zebul,  Jud.  ix.  28;  Gedaliah,  2K.  25,  22  ; Pilate. Luke  23,  6. 

30.  Lot,  Gen.  xii.  5 ; N&bal,  1 Sam.  xxv.  23 ; * 

Shaphat 1 Chron.  xxvii.  29. 

31.  Philetus 2 Tim.  ii.  17. 

32.  Nimrod Gen.  x.  8. 

33.  Jubal Gen.  iv.  21. 

34.  Shamgar .Judges  iii.  31 ; Jephthah,  Judges  xi.  12. 

35.  Zenas Titus  iii.  13. 

36.  Joshua Num.  xiv.  6. 

37.  Barak Judges  iv.  6. 

38.  Asaph 1 Chron.  xvi.  5 ; David,  1 Sam.  xvi.  23. 

39.  Ethan , 1 Chron.  vi.  44. 

40.  Jambres,  Jannes 2 Tim.  iii.  8. 

41.  Lucius Rom.  xvi.  21 ; Manaen,  Acts  xiii.  1. 

42.  Shammah 2 Sam.  xxiii.  11. 

43.  Potiphar Gen.  xxxvii.  36  ; Joash,  1 Kings  xxii.  26. 

44.  Tertullus Acts  xxiv.  1. 

45.  Luke Col.  iv.  14. 

46.  Daniel Dan.  vi.  2. 

47.  Caleb Num.  xxxiv.  19. 

48.  Huldah 2 Kings  xxii.  14  ; Anna,  Luke  ii.  36. 

49.  Gallio Acts  xviii.  12. 

50.  Asaph 2 Kings  xviii.  18. 

51.  Barabbas Matt,  xxvii.  16. 

52.  Hananiah Jer.  xxviii.  10  ; Nicodemus John  iii.  1. 

53.  Lydia Acts  xvi.  14. 

54.  Jehoshaphat 2 Sam.  viii.  16. 

55.  Gad 1 Sam.  xxii.  5 ; Iddo,  2 Chron.  ix.  29. 

56.  Gehazi 2 Kings  v.  20. 

57.  Shaphan 2 Kings  xxii.  12  ; Ezra,  Ezra.  vii.  6. 

68,  Abel,  Gem  iv,  2;  David ,,,,1  Sam,  xvi,  19* 


OCCUPATIONS. 


95 


59.  Heman 1 Chron.  vi.  33. 

60.  Onesimus Philem  i.  10. 

61.  Asahel 2 Sam.  ii.  18. 

62.  Simon Acts  viii.  9. 

63.  Ziba,  2 Sam.  ix.  2 ; Shebna Isa.  xxii.  15. 

64.  Simon Acts.  ix.  43. 

65.  Zaccheus,  Luke  xix.  2 ; Matthew Matt.  x.  3. 

66.  Judas Acts  v.  37  ; Syntyche  Phil.  iv.  2. 

67.  Aquila,  Acts  xviii.  3 ; Paul Acts  xviii.  3. 

68.  Archelaus Matt.  ii.  22  ; Herod,  Matt.  ii.  22. 

69.  Cain Gen.  iv.  2. 

70.  Adonijah 1 Kings  i.  5. 

71.  Gad 1 Chron.  xxix.  29. 

72.  Simon  Magnus Acts  viii.  9,  Bar  Jesus,  Acts  xiii.  6. 


ANSWERS  TO  BIBLE  MATHEMATICS. 

1.  Addition.  — Add  to  your  faith,  virtue ; and  to  virtue, 
knowledge  ; and  to  knowledge,  temperance  ; and  to  temperance, 
patience  ; and  to  patience,  godliness  ; and  to  godliness,  broth- 
erly kindness  ; and  to  brotherly  kindness,  love. — 2 Peter  i.  5,  8. 

If  these  things  be  in  you  and  abound,  they  will  make  you 
neither  barren  nor  unfruitful  in  the  knowledge  of  our  Lord 
Jesus  Christ. — 2 Pet.  i.  8. 

2.  Subtractioyi. — He  that  lacketh  these  tilings  is  blind,  and 
cannot  see  afar  off,  and  hath  forgotten  that  he  was  purged 
from  his  old  sins. — 2 Peter,  i.  9. 

3.  Multiplication . — Grace  and  peace  be  multiplied  unto  you 
through  the  knowledge  of  God  and  of  Jesus  our  Lord. -2  Peter  i.2 

He  that  ministereth  seed  to  the  sower  both  minister  bread 
for  your  own  food,  and  multiply  your  seed  sown  and  increase 
the  fruits  of  your  righteousness. — 2 Cor.  ix.  10. 

4.  Division. — Come  out  from  among  them  and  be  ye  sep- 
arate, saith  the  Lord,  and  touch  not  the  unclean  thing  ; and  I 
will  receive  you,  and  will  be  a father  unto  you,  and  ye  shall  be 
my  sons  and  daughters,  saith  the  Lord  Almighty.  — 2 Cor. 
vi,  17,  18, 


m 


ANSWERS 

TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 

INVOLVING  ARITHMETICAL  CALCULATIONS  IN  THEIR  SOLUTION. 

f.  12  sons  Jacob  had  x Gen.  xxxv.  22, 

7 times  the  Israelites  compassed  Jericho  4-  . . .Josh.  vi.  42. 

6 measures  of  barley  Boaz  gave  Ruth  -f- Ruth  iii.  15. 

10  sons  Haman  had  — Esther  ix.  10. 

2 of  each  kind  unclean  beasts  entered  the  ark  x . Gen.  vii.  9. 

50  men  went  to  seek  Elijah  — 2 Kings  ii.  16. 

30  years  old  Joseph  before  Pharoah  -f- . . . .Gen.  xli.  46. 
5 stones  David  selected  to  meet  Goliath  — . . 1 Sam.  xvii.  40. 

15  furlongs  distant  Bethany  was  x John  xi.  18. 

4 anchors  they  cast  out  — Acts  xxvii.  29. 

8 persons  were  saved  in  the  ark.  .Gen.  viii.  18  ; 2 Pet.  ii.  5. 
The  number  of  scholars,  188. 

2.  3000  camels  Job  had  Job  i.  3. 

30  men  were  sent  to  take  Jeremiah  + Jer.  xxxviii.  10. 

1000  lords  Belshazzar  entertained  — Dan.  vii.  1. 

10  righteous  not  found  in  Sodom  x Gen.  xviii.  32. 

30  years  of  age  David  began  to  reign  at  -r- 2 Sam.  v.  4. 

300  in  Gideon’s  band  + J udges  vii.  8. 

1000  Philistines  Samson  slew  with  a jaw-bone — .Judges  xv.  16. 
1005  Solomon’s  songs  numbered  x 1 Kings  iv.  32. 

7 days  Job’s  friends  tarried  in  silence  — Job  ii.  13. 

153  in  the  miraculous  draft  of  fishes John  xxi.  2. 

The  number  of  sheep,  575. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


3.  666  talents  of  gold  presented  to  Solomon  ~ . . . 1 Kings  x.  14. 

3 shekels, — (the  temple  tax) — 9 times  x Neh.  x.  32. 

30  pieces  of  silver  Christ  was  betrayed  with  — .Matt.  xxvi.  15. 

4000  singers  were  in  the  temple  jubilee  + ...  .1  Chron.  xxiii.  v. 

100  prophets  were  hid  m a cave  x . . . > 1 Kings  xviii.  4. 

70  years  Israel  was  in  captivity Jer.  xxv.  12. 

Total  cost  $96,600.  -f- 

300  cubits  long  was  Noah’s  Ark  — Gen.  vi.  15. 

88  children  Rehoboam  had  + 2 Chron.  ix.  2±. 

276  persons  suffered  shipwreck  with  Paul  ~ . . Acts  xxvii.  37. 

6 1-4  fingers  and  toes  x 2 Sam.  xxi.  20. 

7 years  in  building  Solomon’s  temple  + ....  1 Kings  vi.  38. 

30  feet  high  was  Solomon’s  Temple 1 Kings  vi.  2. 

The  height  of  spire  138  feet. 

4.  70  years,  “three  score  and  ten  ” Ps.  xc.  10. 

7 withs  that  bound  Samson  x Judges  xvi.  7. 

6 cubits  the  height  of  Goliath  + 1 Sam.  xvii.  4. 

lOOO  oxen  that  Job  had  + Job.  xii.  12. 

3000  men  that  bound  Samson  + Judges  xv.  11. 

430  years  Israel  was  in  Egypt  — Ex.  xii.  40. 

18  letters,  Maher-shalal-hash-baz — Isa.  viii.  1. 

70  years  Tyre  should  be  forgotten  -f Isa.  xxiii.  15. 

4000  murderers  in  the  wilderness  — Acts  xxi.  38. 

7000  talents  of  silver  overlaid  the  walls  -r-  . . . 1 Chron.  xxix.  4. 

2 disciples  “two  by  two”  — Mark  vi.  7. 

490  times,  forgiven  “seventy  times  seven”  + ..Mark  xviii.  2. 

5 bleeding  wounds  -r- Ps.  xxii.  16,  John  xix.  34. 

4 lepers  at  the  gates 2 Kings  vii.  3.  z=: 

His  age,  54  years  ; 27  years  in  the  ministry. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

PERTAINING  TO 

QUOTATIOISTS. 

1.  God  to  Noah *. Gen.  vi.  5 ; viii.  21. 

2.  God  to  Noah  and  his  sons Gen.  ix.  6. 

3.  Abraham  to  God Deut.  xxxii.  4 ; Gen.  xviii.  25. 

4.  Moses  to  God Ex.  xv.  11. 

5.  By  Moses Ex.  xxi.  24. 

6.  Moses  to  the  Israelites Ex.  xxiii.  2. 

7.  God  to  Moses Lev.  xix.  18,  34. 

8.  God  to  the  Hebrews Lev.  xix.  32. 

9.  Balaam  to  Balak Num.  xxiii.  10. 

10.  Moses  to  the  Reubenites  and  Gadites Num.  xxxii.  23, 

11.  Moses  to  the  Israelites Dent.  x.  12. 

12.  God  to  Zion,  Zech.  ii.  8 ; Moses  to  Hebrews,  Deut.  xxxii.  10. 

13.  Moses  to  Asher Deut.  xxxiii.  25. 

14.  God 1 Sam.  ii.  30. 

15.  Samuel  to  Saul. 1 Sam.  xiii.  14. 

16.  The  Lord  to  Samuel 1 Sam.  xvi.  7. 

17.  David’s  Soliloquy 2 Sam.  i.  23. 

18.  Nathan  to  David 2 Sam.  xii.  7. 

19.  Queen  of  Sheba  to  Solomon 1 Kings  x.  7. 

20.  The  sons  of  the  Prophets  to  Elisha 2 Kings  iv.  40. 

21.  Job  to  his  wife Job  ii.  10. 


99 


100 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


22.  Job  to  his  friends. 

23.  Bildad  to  Job 

24.  Job  to  Zophar 

25.  Job  to  his  friends 

26.  Job 

27.  David  to  God 

28.  Job.. 

29.  David 

30.  David 

31.  David 

32.  David 

33.  David 

34.  David 

35.  Solomon 

36.  Solomon 

37.  Solomon 

38.  Solomon 

39.  Solomon 

40.  Solomon 

41.  Solomon 

42.  Solomon 

43.  Solomon 

44.  Solomon 

45.  Solomon 

46.  Solomon 

47.  Solomon 

48.  Solomon 

49.  Solomon 

50.  Solomon 

51.  Solomon 

52.  Solomon 

53.  Solomon 

54.  Solomon 

55.  Solomon 

56.  Solomon 

57.  Solomon 

58.  Solomon 

59.  Agur 


Job.  v.  7. 

.Job  viii.  9. 

Job  xii.  2. 

Job.  xiii.  15. 

Job.  xvii.  9. 

Ps.  xxiii.  1. 

Job  xix.  20 

. . . Ps.  xxxiii.  17. 
..Ps.  xxxvii.  35. 

Ps.  lv.  6. 

Ps.  ciii.  12. 

Ps.  cvi.  48. 

. .Ps.  cxxxvii.  2. 

Prov.  xii.  10. 

.Prov.  xiii.  15. 
. . . Prov.  xiv.  10. 
....  Prov.  xv.  1. 
. . .Prov.  xv.  13. 
. .Prov.  xvi.  31. 
. . . Prov.  xvi.  32. 
. .Prov.  xvii.  24. 
..Prov.  xvii.  28. 
. .Prov.  xix.  14. 
. . .Prov.  xxi.  14. 

Prov.  xxii.  1. 

. . . Prov.  xxii.  7. 
. .Prov.  xxii.  29. 
, . . Prov.  xxiii.  2. 
. . Prov.  xxiii.  5. 
. . Prov.  xxv.  22. 
. . Prov.  xxvi.  4. 
. . Prov.  xxvii.  2. 
. .Prov.  xxvii.  6. 
..Prov.  xxvii.  6. 
Prov.  xxviii.  13. 
. . Prov.  xxix.  1. 
.Prov.  xxix.  25. 
. . .Prov.  xxx.  8. 


QUOTATIONS. 


101 


60.  Solomon Eccl.  i.  9. 

61.  Solomon Eccl.  iii.  1. 

62.  Solomon Eccl.  v.  5. 

63.  Solomon Eccl.  xii.  12. 

64.  Isaiah Isa.  xxii.  13. 

65.  Isaiah Isa.  xxix.  21. 

66.  Isaiah Isa.  xxx.  7,  15. 

67.  Isaiah  to  the  Jews Isa.  li.  20. 

68.  Jeremiah  to  the  Jews Jer.  viii.  11. 

69.  God  to  Jeremiah Jer.  xiii.  23. 

70.  Jeremiah  to  the  Israelites . . . Jer.  xvii.  5. 

71.  Jeremiah Jer.  xvii.  9. 

72.  Jeremiah Jer.  xxiii.  10. 

73.  God  to  Hosea Hosea  iv.  17. 

74.  God  to  Amos Amos  iii.  3. 

75.  Angel  to  Zerubbabel Zech.  iv.  6. 

76.  Jesus  to  the  multitude Matt.  vi.  29. 

77.  Jesus  to  his  disciples Matt.  vii.  6. 

78.  Jesus  to  Peter Matt.  xvi.  23. 

79.  Jesus Acts  xx.  35. 

80.  Paul  to  Corinthians 1 Cor.  i.  21. 

81.  Paul  to  Corinthians 1 Cor.  xv.  33. 

82.  Paul  to  Ephesians Eph.  iv.  26 

83.  Paul  to  Thessalonians 1 Thes.  v.  21 

84.  Paul  to  Timothy 1 Tim.  vi.  6. 

85.  James James  ii.  18. 

86.  James James  iii.  5. 

87.  Peter 1 Peter  iv.  8, 

88.  Peter 2 Peter  iii.  11. 

89.  John 1 John  iv.  18 

90.  Jude Jude  i.  14 

91.  Spirit  to  John Pev.  ii.  10 

92.  John  to  the  Elder Eev.  vii.  17. 

93.  Spirit  and  Bride  to  John Rev.  xxii.  17. 


ANSWEES 

TO 


BIBLE  SCENES 

PROM  THE  BOOK  OF1  RUTH. 


1.  Moab - Ruth  i.  1, 

2.  Elimelech  and  his  family Ruth  i.  2. 

3.  Bethlehem Ruth  i.  2. 

4.  Elimelech — Naomi * Ruth  i.  3. 

5.  Orpah  and  Ruth Ruth  i.  4. 

6.  Naomi,  Orpah  and  Ruth Ruthi.  6. 

7.  Naomi  and  Ruth — Orpah Ruth  i.  16. 

8.  Ruth Ruth  i.  22. 

9.  Ruth Ruth  ii.  3. 

10.  Fields  of  Boaz Ruth  ii.  4. 

11.  Boaz  and  Ruth Ruth  iv.  10. 

12.  Obed Ruth  iv.  16. 

13.  David  and  Christ Ruth  iv.  22. 


The  Ten  Commandments  in  Rhyme. 

I.  Adore  one  God — none  else  can  reign  ; 

II.  And  take  not  thou  his  name  in  vain. 

III.  Keep  holy  thou  the  Sabbath  day, 

IV.  Thy  parents  honor  and  obey. 

V.  Thou  shall  not  kill  or  angry  be. 

VI.  Commit  not  thou  adultery. 

VII.  To  steal  no  neighbor’s  goods  take  care, 

VIII.  Against  him  no  false  witness  bear. 

IX.  Covet  not  thy  neighbor’s  wife 

X.  Or  goods — and  thou  shalt  enter  life Ex.  xx.  3,  17, 

The  new  Commandment. 


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|ne  |nofh«,  no  | \mvt  Ioced  gow- , 


-John  xiii.  M. 


102 


ANSWERS 


TO 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE' 

PERTAINING  TO 

METAPHORS  OP  GO  HP  3 WOK,». 

A. 

1.  Adder.  Because  (1st)  it  is  often  deaf,  Ps.  lviii.  4.  (2nd) 

It  is  poisonous,  Ps.  cxl.  3.  (3rd)  It  stings,  Prov.  xxiii. 
32.  Note — It  stings  our  concience,  Rom.  ii.  15  ; and  it 
stings  to  death,  Jas.  i.  15;  1 Cor.  xv.  56.  (4th)  It  is 

to  be  trodden  under  foot , Ps.  xci.  13.  Hence  Gen.  iii. 
15  ; Rom.  xvi.  20. 

2.  Advocate.  1 John  ii.  1 ; because  he  is  a mediator  between 

the  judge  and  the  prisoner,  1 Tim.  ii.  5. 

3.  Anchor.  This  is  made  an  emblem  ot  hope,  because 

(1st)  It  fastens  itself  on  something  out  of  sight,  Heb.  vi. 
19  ; and  (2nd)  It  stays  the  ship  in  u storm , Acts  27,  29. 

4.  Ants.  Used  metaphorically  of  industry,  in  Prov.  vi.  6 ; 

of  forethought,  in  Prov.  xxx.  25  ; and  of  individual  re- 
sponsibility , in  Prov.  vi.  7,  8. 

5.  Ashes.  Metaphorical  of  frailty  Gen.  xviii.  27  ; because 

worthless,  and  the  remains  of  something  better ; 
humiliation,  in  Esther  iv.  1 ; Isa.  lxi.  3 ; of  sm  in  xliw 
20.  because  unsatisfying,  and  miserable  to  the  taste. 

6.  Awaking.  Used  of  repentance  Rom.  xiii.  11 ; Eph.  v.  14 

of  resurrection  Job.  xiv.  12  ; John  ; xi.  11  ; Dan.  xii.  2 

B. 

7.  Babes.  1 Pet.  ii.  2.  (1st)  They  are  free  from  pride  and 

malice,  Mark  x.  14,  15.  (2nd)  They  partake  of  the  na- 
ture of  their  father,  John  iii.  6.  (3rd)  They  grow  as 

they  advance  in  years,  2 Pet.  iii.  18. 

103 


104 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


8.  Blindness.  2 Cor.  iv.  4 ; Epli.  iv.  18. 

9.  Bulls.  In  Ps.  xxii.  12,  13  ; Isa.  xxxiy.  7.  Bears,  in 

Prov.  xxviii.  15  ; Boars,  in  Ps.  lxxx.  13 ; Bees,  in  Ps. 
cxyiii.  12 ; Birds,  in  Rev.  xviii.  2. 

10.  Beam,  in  contrast  with  Mote,  Matt.  vii.  3,  4. 

11.  Bridegroom,  Matt.  xxv.  5,  6.  Bishop.  1 Pet.  u.  25. 

Bread.  John  vi.  48. 

12.  Brooks.  Used  metaphorically  of  wisdom  Prov.  xviii.  4 ; 

prosperity , Job  xx.  17  : consolation  Ps.  xlii.  1,  cx.  7. 

13.  Balances.  Dan.  v.  27. 

C. 

14.  Crown.  Used  for  immortal  life  in  Jas.  i.  12  ; Rev.  ii. 
10  : for  eternal  glory  in  1 Pet.  v.  4 : and  for  heavenly 
purity  in  2 Tim.  iv.  8. 

15.  Candle.  Signifies  the  soul  of  man , Prov.  xx.  27  : th  e favor 

of  God , Job  xxix.  3 : and  spiritual  gifts , Matt.  v.  15. 

16.  Cover,  (verb).  Used  for  protecting  in  Ps.  xci.  4 ; and 

for  pardoning  in  Ps.  xxxii.  1. 

17.  Cord.  Is  associated  with  death  in  Eccles.  xii.  6 ; ruin 

in  Jer.  x.  20 : strength  in  Eccles.  iv.  12 ; enlargement 
in  Isa.  liv.  2 ; love  in  Hos.  xi.  4 ; affliction  in  Job.  xxx. 
11.  and  xxxvi.  8 ; sin  in  Prov.  v.  22  and  Isa.  v.  18. 

18.  Cedar,  It  denotes  a king.  2 Kings  xiv.  9 ; an  empire 

Ezek.  xxxi.  3 : the  faithful  people  of  God , Ps.  xcii.  12. 

19.  Chaff.  Used  of  false  doctrine , Jer.  xxiii.  28  ; and  of 

the  destruction  of  the  wicked  in  Ps.  i.  4.  ; Isa.  v 24. 

D. 

20  Dogs.  Ps.  xxii,  16  ; Matt.  xv.  26.  This  methaphor  pos- 
sesses its  forces  from  the  contempt  in  which  dogs  are  held 
in  Eastern  towns  : — (1)  Dogs  snarl  and  gnash  ivith  their 
teeth.  So  the  wicked,  Ps.  xxxvii.  12.  (2)  Dogs  have  to 

be  shut  out  of  doors.  So  the  wicked  from  heaven,  Rev. 
xxii.  15.  (3)  Dogs  are  greedy  and  dissatisfied.  So  are 

the  wicked,  Isa.  lvi.  11.  (4)  Dogs  are  foolish , Prov. 

xxvi.  11.  (5)  Dogs  are  to  be  avoided , Phil.  iii.  2. 

21.  Dew.  Ps.  cx.  3 ; Hos.  vi.  4.  Distil.  Deut.  xxxii.  2. 
Draw.  Isa.  xii.  3.  Drown.  1.  Tim.  vi.  9.  Drop.  Ps.  lxv. 


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11 ; Ezek.  xx.  46  ; Prov.  xix.  13.  Drink.  Job  xv.  16. 
Drought.  Isa.  Iviii.  11.  Ditch.  Jobix.  31.  Deep.  Ps. 
xlii.  7 ; or  Depths.  Mic.  vii.  19. 

22.  Darkness.  Used  for  sorrow , Joel  ii.  2 ; death , Job  x. 
21,  22  ; secrecy , Matt.  x.  27  ; sin,  John  i.  5 ; hell , Matt, 
viii.  12  ; 2 Pet.  ii.  4. 

23.  The  word  Door  is  used  (1)  of  Christ , in  John  x.  9,  be- 
cause, he  is  the  only  way  into  heaven  for  sinners  ; (2nd) 
of  faith , in  Acts  xiv.  27,  because  faith  opened  salvation 
to  the  Gentiles  ; (3rd)  of* opportunity  for  preaching , in 
1 Cor.  xvi.  9 Col.  iv.  3,  because,  by  utterance  of  the 
mouth,  preaching  enters  into  the  heart ; (4th)  of  the 
heart  in  Rev.  iii.  20,  as  giving  entrance  to  truth  ; (5th) 
of  the  lips , as  sending  forth  the  voice,  Ps.  cxli.  3 ; (6th) 
of  heaven , Matt.  xxv.  10  ; (7th)  of  sloth , Prov.  xxvi.  14. 

24.  Den.  Applied  to  Jerusalem,  Jer.  ix.  11  -t  to  Temple, 

Matt.  xxi.  13. 

E. 

25.  End.  Prov.  xxiii.  18,  and  1 Pet.  i.  9. 

26.  Eye-salve.  Rev.  iii.  18. 

F. 

27.  Foundation.  Isa.  xxviii.  16  ; 1 Cor.  hi.  11.  Fountain. 
Zech.  xiii.  1.  Forerunner.  Heb.  vi.  20.  Firsteruits. 
1 Cor.  xv.  20. 

28.  Flower.  Job  xiv.  2. 

29.  Fowler.  Prov.  vi.  5. 

30.  Fan.  Jer.  xv.  7,  and  Matt.  iii.  12. 

31.  Fox.  Used  of  false  prophets,  Ezek.  xiii.  4$  of  a wicked 
ruler,  Luke  xiii.  32. 

G. 

32.  Grey  Hairs.  Hosea  vii.  9.  Gold  tarnished.  Lam.  iv. 
1.  Grass  withered.  2 Kings  xix.  26. 

33.  Grasshoppers,  Judges  vi. 

34.  Goats.  Matt.  xxv.  32.  Grass.  Ps.  xcii.  7 ; xxxvii.  2. 

35.  Girdle.  Eph.  vi.  14.  It  is  meant  to  show  that  we  are 
held  up  when  weak  by  the  power  of  truth  (Isa.  xxii.  21.) 


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H. 

36.  House.  The  Grave , Job  xxx.  23.  The  body , Job  iv.  19,  2 
Cor.  v.  1.  The  Church,  1 Tim.  iii.  15.  Heaven,  John  xiv.  2. 

37.  Hammer.  Jer.  xxiii.  29.  Honey.  Ps.  cxix.  103. 

38.  Hen  gathering  her  chickens  under  her  wings.  Matt. 

xxiii.  37. 

I. 

39.  Isles.  Isa.  xlix.  1. 

40.  Incense.  Used  of  prayer , Ps.  cxli.  2 ; and  of  the  merits 

of  Christ,  Rev.  viii.  3. 

J. 

41.  Jewels.  Mai.  iii.  17. 

K. 

42.  Kiss.  Used  in  connection  with  love,  Song  of  S.,  i.  2 ; rev- 

erence, Exod.  xviii.  7,  and  1 Sam.  x.  1 ; submission,  Ps. 
ii.  12  ; and  deceit,  Matt.  xxvi.  49. 

43.  Kings.  Rev.  i.  5,  6,  compared  with  Rev.  xxii.  5. 

L. 

44.  Leaves.  Used  of  prosperity  Ps.  i.  3 ; eternal  life,  Rev. 

xxii.  2 ; mortality,  Isa.  lxiv.  6 ; timidity,  Lev.  xxvi.  36. 

45.  Lily.  Used  of  Christ,  Song  of  S.,  ii.  1 : believers,  Hos.  xiv. 

5.  Lamb.  Used  Christ,  John  i.  29  ; believers , Isa.  xl.  11. 

46.  Lion.  Used  for  Christ,  Rev.  v.  5 : for  believers,  Prov. 

xxviii.  1 ; for  Satan,  1 Peter  v.  8 ; for  wicked  men,  2 
Tim.  iv.  17,  Ezek.  xxii.  25. 

47.  Leaven.  Used  of  sin,  Matt.  xvi.  6,  1 Cor.  v.  6,  7 ; of 

grace,  Matt.  xiii.  33. 

48.  Light.  Of  God's  word,  Ps.  cxix.  105  : of  happiness,  Isa. 

lviii.  8 ; of  a good  king,  2 Sam.  xxi.  17. 

49.  Leprosy.  Like  sin  ; (1)  defiling,  Lev.  xiii.  44,  45  : (2) 

spreading,  Lev.  xiii.  22,  1 Cor.  v.  6 ; (3)  separating, 
Numb.  v.  2,  Rev.  xxi.  27  ; (4)  sometimes  incurable,  2 
Kings  v.  7,  with  Jer.  xiii.  23. 

50.  Leanness.  Put  for  temporal  calamity , Isa.  x.  16  ; for 

spiritual  weakness,  Isa.  xxiv.  16,  Ps.  cxi.  15. 


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M. 

51.  Milk.  Isa.  Iv.  1 ; Marrow,  Ps.  lxiii.  5 ; Meat,  John  iv. 

32,  34 ; Manna,  Rev.  ii.  17. 

52.  Morning.  Put  for  swiftness , Ps.  cxxxix.  9 ; divine  truth , 

Isa.  viii.  20  (margin)  ; and  resurrection,  Ps.  xlix.  14. 

53.  Members,  in  Eph.  v.  30 ; Man,  in  Eph.  iv.  13  ; Mer- 

chantman, Matt,  xiiii.  45. 

54.  Mire.  Used  for  sin  2 Peter  ii.  22  ; contempt , 2 Sam.xxii.  43. 

N 

55.  Night.  Put  for  death,  in  John  ix.  4 ; for  time  of  igno- 

rance, in  Rom.  xiii.  12  ; and  for  affliction,  in  Isa.  xxi.  12. 

56.  Noon.  Amos  viii.  9. 

57.  Nest.  Hab.  ii.  9. 

58.  Nurse.  Used  of  Christian  kings,  in  Isa.  xlix.  23 ; and  of 

Christian  ministers,  in  1 Thess.  ii.  7. 

O. 

59.  Ointment.  Descriptive  of  Christ's  name,  Song  of  S.,  i.  3 ; 

and  of  brotherly  unity , in  Ps.  cxxxiii.  2. 

60.  Orphans.  Lam.  v.  3 ; John  xiv.  18  (marg.)  and  Out- 

casts, in  Jer.  xxx.  17. 

61.  Oak.  In  Isa.  vi.  13  ; Amos  ii.  9. 

P. 

62.  Pillars.  Gal.  ii.  9,  and  Jer.  i.  18. 

63.  Palace.  Applied  to  temple  of  Jerusalem , 1 Chron.  xxix. 

1 ; to  church  of  Cod,  Ps.  lxxviii.  69,  xlviii.  13. 

64.  Prison.  Of  sin,  Isa.  xlii.  7 ; and  of  the  grave,  Isa.  liii.  8. 

65.  Prince.  Isa.  ix.  6. 

66.  Pit.  Snare,  Ps.  vii.  15  ; sorrow,  Ps.  xl.  2 ; grave,  Isa. 

xxxviii.  17. 

67.  Poison.  Rom.  iii.  13 ; James  iii.  8. 

Q. 

68.  Quench.  Love,  Song  of  S.,  viii.  7 ; life,  Isa.  xiiii.  17  ; 2 

Sam.  xiv.  7 ; xxi.  17 ; temptation,  Eph.  vi.  16  ; Holy 
Spirit,  1 Thes.  v.  19  ; Divine  wrath,  Isa.  i.  31 ; 2 xxii.  17. 

R. 

69.  Ra^or.  See  Ps.  Iii.  2 ; Isa.  vii.  20. 


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70.  Reed.  Used  for  instability , Luke  vii.  24  ; despondency , 

Isa.  xlii.  3 ; and  disappointing  hope , Isa.  xxxvi.  6 ; 2 
Kings  xviii.  21. 

71.  Reaping.  See  John  iv.  36,  38 ; Matt.  iii.  39. 

72.  Race.  1 Cor.  ix.  24  ; Heb.  xii.  1. 

S. 

73.  Salt.  Matt.  v.  13.  Stewards,  1 Pet.  iv.  10.  Showers, 

Mic.  v.  7.  Sheep,  John  x.  27.  Soldiers,  2 Tim.  ii.  3. 
Stones,  1 Pet.  ii.  5.  Strangers,  1 Pet.  ii.  11. 

74.  Shadow.  Used  in  connection  with  death , Ps.  xxiii.  4, 

divine  care , Ps.  xci.  1 ; and  law  of  Moses , Heb.  x.  1. 

T. 

75.  Traps.  Josh,  xxiii.  13.  Thorns.  2 Sam.  xxiii.  6,  Thieves, 

John  x.  8. 

76.  Tower.  Ps.  lxi.  3. 

77.  Tent.  Used  of  the  heavens , Isa.  xl.  22  ; the  church , Isa. 

liv.  2.  Temple.  The  heavens,  Ps.  xi.  4 ; the  church, 
Eph.  ii.  21. 

V. 

78.  Virgins.  Matt.  xxv.  1,  etc.  Vessels,,  2 Tim.  ii.  20. 

79.  Vipers.  Matt.  iii.  7. 

80.  Vapor.  James  iv.  13,  14. 

W. 

81.  Water.  John  vii.  38,  39.  Wind.  John  m,  8. 

82.  Wolves.  Matt.  vii.  15.  Wanes.  Jude  13.  Wells  without 

water.  2 Pet.  ii.  17. 

Y. 

83.  Yoke.  Describes  the  service  of  Christ,  Matt.  xi.  29  : cruel 

oppression , lxii.  4 ; spiritual  bondage,  Acts  xv.  10. 


ANSWERS 


TO 

BIBLE  STUDIES. 

PERTAINING  TO 

SCRIPTURE  CHARACTERS. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  1. — AHASUERUS. — 
Esther  viii.  1. 


1.  A-bigail . . 

2.  H-or 

3.  A-bner . . . 

4.  S-anballat 

5.  U-zza 

6.  E-liezer . . . 

7.  R-amoth . , 

8.  U-r 

9.  S-hiloh... 


1 Sam.  xxy.  3,  39. 
Numb.  xx.  27,  28. 
. . . 1 Sam.  xiv.  50. 

Neh.  iv.  7. 

. 1 Chron.  xiii.  10. 

Gen.  xv.  2. 

Josh.  xx.  8. 

Gen.  xi.  31. 

...  .Gen.  xlix.GO. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  2. — ISHMAEL,  ABRAHAM. — 


Genesis  xxi.  16  ; xvi.  16. 

1.  I-r-a. 

2.  S-egu-b 

3.  H-amo-r 

4.  M-ar-a 

5.  A-rauna-h 

6.  E-thiopi-a 

7.  L-ukewar-m 


. . 2 Sam.  xx.  26. 
. 1 Kings  xvi.  34. 
.Gen.  xxxiii.  19. 

Ruth  i.  20. 

2 Sam.  xxiv.  22. 

Acts  viii.  27. 

Rev.  iii.  16. 


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112  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  3. — ADULLAM. — 

1.  A-bed-nego Dan.  iii,  27,  28. 

2.  D-otlian Gen.  xxxvii.  17  ; 2 Kings  vi.  13,  20. 

3.  U-zziah 2 Chron.  xxvi.  19,  20. 

4.  L-aban Gen.  xxvii.  43. 

5.  L-uz Gen.  xxviii.  19. 

6.  A-cban Josh.  vii.  24,  25. 

7.  M-anoah Judges  xiii.  2. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  4. — PHILADELPHIA. — 

Rev.  i.  11. 

1.  P-hilemon Philemon  1,  1„ 

2.  H-erodion Rom.  xvi.  11. 

3.  I-turae Luke  iii.  1. 

4.  L-ystra Acts  xiv.  21. 

5.  A-pollos Acts  xviii.  24. 

6.  D amascus 2 Cor.  xi.  32,  33. 

7.  E-penetus Rom.  xvi.  5. 

8.  L-ebbeus Matt.  x.  3. 

9.  P-hebe Rom.  xvi.  1,  2. 

10.  H-erodians Matt.  xxii.  16. 

11.  I-talian  Band Acts  x.  1. 

12.  A-gabus Acts  xxi.  10. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  5. — ELIMELECH. — Ruth  i.  2. 

1.  E-liab 1 Sam.  xvi.  6,  7. 

2.  L-aish Judges  xviii.  29. 

3.  I-ssachar Gen.  xlix.  14. 

4.  M-achpelah Gen.  xxiii.  17. 

5.  E-bed-melech Jer.  xxxviii.  7,  15. 

6.  L-ebanon Deut.  iii.  25. 

7.  E-zion-geber 1 Kings  xxii.  48. 

8.  C-yrus Isa.  xliv.  28. 

9.  H-iel 1 Kings  xvi.  34 

KEY  TO  CHARACTERS,  NO.  6 . — AHITHOPHEL.  — 2 Samuel 
xvii.  1,  23. 

1.  A-bijah 1 Kings  xiv.  1. 

2.  H-uldah ...  . 2 Chron.  xxxiv.  22. 


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3.  I-shmael Gen.  xvi.  12. 

4.  T-imnath-heres Judges  ii.  9. 

5.  H-aman Esther  vi.  6 ; vii.  10. 

6.  O-rnan 1 Chron.  xxi.  23  ; 2 Sam.  xxiv.  23. 

7.  P-i-Hahiroth Exod.  xiv.  9,  28. 

8.  H-ebron 2 Sam.  iii.  2,  3. 

9.  E-ben-ezer 1 Sam.  vii.  10. 

10.  L-amech Gen.  v.  28. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  7. — OBADIAH. — 1 Kings 
xviii.  3. 

1.  O-rpah Ruth  i.  14,  15. 

2.  B-aalah,  or  Kirjath-jearim.  .1  Sam.  vii.  2 ; 1 Chron.  xiii.  6. 

3.  A-mos Amos.  i.  1 ; vii.  14,  15. 

4.  D-aniel Daniel  vi.  3 ; v.  29. 

5.  I-shbi-benob 2 Sam.  xxi.  16, 17. 

6.  A-chsah Judges  i.  12,  13. 

7.  H-iel Josh.  vi.  26,  1 Kings  xvi.  34. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  8. — REBEKAH. — Genesis 

xxvii.  6,  46. 

1.  R-ehoboam 1 Kings  xii.  13,  19. 

2.  E-leazar Numb.  iv.  16. 

3.  B-alaam Numb.  xxxi.  8. 

4.  E-lijah 1 Kings  xviii.  22  ; xix.  2,  3. 

5.  K-eilah 1 Sam.  xxiii.  v.  12. 

6.  A-i Josh.  vii.  5. 

7.  H-iram 1 Kings  ix.  27,  2g. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  9. — BARZILLAI. — 

II  Sam.  xvii.  27,  29. 

1.  B-eersheba Gen.  xxvi.  26,  33. 

2.  A-bsalom 2 Sam.  xv.  10. 

3.  R-echabites Jer.  xxxv.  18,  19. 

4.  Z-elophehad Numb,  xxvii.  7. 

5.  I-chabod 1 Sam.  xiv.  3. 

6.  L-achish 2 Kings  xiv.  19. 

7.  L-evites Deut.  xviii.  1. 

8.  A-bner 2 Sam.  iii.  30,  38. 

9.  I-saac Gen.  xxii.  7,  8, 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  10. — JEROBOAM. — 
1 Kings  xii.  26,  33. 


1.  J-esse 

2.  E-uphrates 

3.  E-amah . . . 

4.  O-thniel... 

5.  B-athsheba 

6.  O-g 

7.  A-hio 

8.  M-ordecai. 


...  1 Sam.  xvii.  58. 

Josh.  i.  4. 

.1  Sam.  vii.  15,  17. 
. . .Judges  iii.  9,  10. 

1 Kings  ii.  13. 

Numb.  xxi.  33,  35. 

2 Sam.  vi.  3. 

Esther  ix.  4. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  11. — GEHAZI. — 
2 Kings  y.  25,  27. 


1.  G-ilgal 

2.  E-ndor 

3.  H-ur 

4.  A-biathar . . 

5.  Z-arephath. 

6.  I-ndia 


Josh.  iv.  20. 

. . . . 1 Sam.  xxviii.  7,  9. 

Exod.  xvii.  12. 

1 Sam.  xxii.  20. 

1 Kings  xvii.  9,  15,  16- 
Esther  i.  L 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  12.— CORNELIUS.— 
Acts  x.  1,  2. 


1.  C-laudius  Lysias 

2.  O-nesiphorus 

3.  E-ome 

4.  N-ain 

5.  E-uroclydon 

6.  L-aodiceans 

7.  I-llyricum 

8.  U-rbane 

9.  S-usanna 


. - .Acts  xxiii.  26. 
.2  Tim.  i.  16,  17. 
. . . . Acts  xviii.  2. 
Luke  vii.  11,  15. 
. .Acts  xxyii,  14. 
.Eev.  iii.  14,  19. 

Eom.  xv.  19. 

. . . . Eom.  xvi.  9. 
Luke  yiii.  3. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  13.—  EYIL-MERODACH. — 
2 Kings  xxv.  27. 


1.  E-xorcists 

2.  V-eil 

3.  I -mage . . . 

4.  L-oayes . . 


. . Acts  xix.  13. 
. . . Euth  iii.  15. 
1 Sam.  xix.  13. 
.Lev,  xxiii.  17. 


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5.  M-urrain Exod.  ix.  3. 

6.  E-gypt Gen.  xxxvii.  28;  Matt.  ii.  13. 

7.  R-ue Luke  xi.  42. 

8.  O-nion Numb.  xi.  5. 

9.  D-oeg 1 Sam.  xxii.  9. 

10.  A-rgument Job.  xxiii.  4. 

11.  C-oat Gen.  xxxvii.  33. 

12.  H-usband Prov.  xii.  4. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  14.— GAMALIEL,— Acts  V.  34. 


1.  G-alilee. . 

2.  A-nna . . . 

3.  M-nason. 

4.  A-nanias. 

5.  L-uke 

6.  I-conium. 

7.  E-mmaus 

8.  L-ydda . . . 


Acts  ii.  7. 

...Luke  ii.  36. 
. .Acts  xxi.  16. 

Acts  v.  5. 

.2  Tim.  iv.  11. 
. .Acts  xiv.  19. 
Luke  xxiv.  13. 
. . .Acts  ix.  32. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  15. 

The  earliest,  the  deepest,  and  the  most  lasting  impressions  the 
mind  receives  are  those  which  the  mother  imparts.  The  piety 
of  Isaac  may  in  some  degree  be  traced  to  the  faith  and  prayer- 
fulness of  Sarah  (Heb.  xi.  11 ; Gen.  xvii.  15,  16  ; Gen.  xxi.  6). 
The  eminence  of  Jacob  was  possibly  to  some  extent  to  be  as- 
cribed to  the  home  influence  and  special  affection  of  Rebehah , 
While  Esau  was  much  engaged  in  the  chase,  Jacob  was  under 
the  tuition  of  his  mother.  (Gen.  xxv.  27,  28).  Moses  and 
Aaron  were  examples  of  the  holy  influence  the  eminent  piety 
of  their  mother  Jochebed  had  upon  them  (Exod.  vi.  20  ; Heb. 
xi.  23).  Though  Samson  is  an  affecting  illustration  of  back- 
sliding from  the  ways  of  the  Lord,  yet  his  early  devotedness  to 
the  service  of  God  was  doubtlessly  owing  to  the  influence  of  his 
mother,  the  prayerful  and  believing  wife  of  Manoah  (Judges 


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xiii).  Samuel  was  born  in  the  atmosphere  of  Hannah's  de- 
votion, and  his  childhood  spent  under  her  pious  care  (1  Sam.  i. 
27,  28).  Other  Old  Testament  worthies  might  be  selected  to 
show  the  beneficial  influence  the  maternal  relation  directly  or 
indirectly  exerts.  The  most  remarkable  proof  in  the  New  Tes- 
tament of  the  salutary  influence  of  maternal  piety  is  that  of 
Eunice  and  Lois  on  the  mind,  character  and  usefulness  of 
Timothy  (2  Tim.  i.  5). 

Maternal  influence,  so  often  used  for  good,  possesses  also 
great  power  for  mischief  to  the  interests  of  those  on  whom  it  is 
exercised.  “As  is  the  mother,  so  is  the  daughter.”  (Ezek.  xvi. 
44).  The  wickedness  of  Ahaziah  is  accounted  for  on  this 
principle:  “His  mother  Athaliah  was  his  counsellor  to  do 
wickedly  ” (2  Chron.  xxii.  3).  The  inspired  historian  does  not 
leave  on  record  the  fact  of  a young  woman  committing  such  an 
atrocious  deed  as  to  ask  that  a good  and  faithful  man  should  be 
beheaded,  without  telling  the  reader  she  was  instructed  of  He- 
rodias , her  mother  to  do  this  thing  (Matt.  xiv.  6,  8). 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  16. 

Samson,  though  the  strongest  man,  was  so  weak  when 
trusting  in  himself  that  he  was  twice  ensnared  by  Philistine 
women.  His  strength  was  not  in  his  hair,  but  in  the  Lord  ; 
and  while  his  locks  were  unshorn  he  retained  the  outward  sign 
of  his  devotedness  to  the  Lord.  When  he  parted  with  his  locks 
tie  resigned  the  last  sign  of  his  being  a Nazarite,  his  apostasy 
was  complete,  and  he  was  the  easy  victim  of  his  enemies 
(Judges  xvi.  17,  20). 

Goliath  of  Gath,  the  mighty  Philistine  giant,  trusted  in  the 
height  of  his  form  and  the  strength  of  his  arm  ; but  he  fell  be- 
fore the  sling  and  stone  of  the  shepherd  youth  who  assailed  him 
in  the  strength  of  the  Lord,  and  not  relying  on  his  own  skill, 
strength  or  weapons  (1  Sam.  xvii.  40,  45). 

Hazael,  the  king  of  Syria,  relying  upon  his  own  moral 
strength,  shrunk  from  the  scenes  of  infamy  which  Elisha,  the 
prophet  predicted  he  would  enact.  His  self-confidence  induced 


BIBLE  CHARACTERS. 


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him  to  exclaim,  1 4 But  what,  is  thy  servant  a dog,  that  he  should 
do  this  great  thing  ?”  (2  Kings  viii.  13).  His  subsequent  his- 
tory shows  that  he  exceeded  in  his  doings  the  wickedness  which 
in  his  words  he  deprecated  and  deemed  impossible. 

Xebucliaclnezzar,  trusting  in  himself  and  in  his  vast  re- 
sources, in  the  spirit  of  self-vaunting,  walked  in  his  palace,  and 
said:  “Is  not  this  great  Babylon,  that  I have  built  for  the 
house  of  the  kingdom  by  the  might  of  my  power,  and  for  the 
honor  of  my  majesty?”  (Dan.  iv.  30).  While  he  was  yet 
boastfully  speaking,  even  in  the  same  hour,  he  is  deprived  of 
his  reason,  and  sent  to  herd  with  the  beasts  of  the  field.  And 
afterwards  he  acknowledges  his  sin,  adores  the  righteousness 
of  God,  and  leaves  on  record  his  testimony,  “I,  Nebuchadnez- 
zar, praise  and  extol  and  honor  the  King  of  heaven,  all  whose 
works  are  truth,  and  his  ways  judgment : and  those  that  walk 
in  pride  he  is  able  to  abase  ” (Dan.  iv.  37).  The  original  docu- 
ment containing  this  testimony  Sir  Henry  Rawlinson  has  dis- 
covered and  brought  to  England. 

I*eter  the  apostle  trusted  to  himself  when  he  said  to  his 
Lord,  “Though  all  should  be  offended,  yet  will  not  I”  (Mark 
xiv.  29)  : and,  “Lord,  I am  ready  to  go  with  thee  both  into 
prison  and  to  death  ” (Luke  xxii.  33).  He  failed,  and  he  denied 
the  Heavenly  Master  to  whom  he  had  expressed  the  strongest 
attachment. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  17. 

!Na<ial>  and  Abilm,  the  sons  of  Aaron,  recklessly  entered 
on  the  service  of  the  Lord,  and  4 4 offered  strange  fire  before  the 
Lord,  which  he  commanded  them  not.  And  there  went  out 
fire  from  the  Lord  and  devoured  them,  and  they  died  before 
the  Lord  ” (Lev.  x.  1,  2). 

Miriam  treated  her  brother  Moses  irreverently,  and  spake 
against  him,  and  she  was  smitten  with  leprosy,  and  she  was 
shut  out  of  the  camp  seven  days  (Num.  xii.  1,  8 ; 10,  14,  15). 

I£orali,  Haitian  and  A biram  formed  a conspiracy,  and 
treated  Moses  with  irreverence,  and  attempted  to  take  upon 


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themselves  to  offer  incense.  The  earth  swallowed  up  some, 
and  4 4 fire  from  the  Lord  consumed  the  two  hundred  and  fifty 
men  that  offered  incense”  (Numb.  xvi.  31,  35). 

Uzzali  irreverently  put  forth  his  hand  and  touched  the  Ark 
when  the  oxen  shook  it.  And  the  anger  of  the  Lord  was  kin- 
dled against  Uzzah  ; and  God  smote  him  there  for  his  error, 
and  there  he  died  by  the  Ark  of  God  (2  Sam.  vi.  6). 

Eutyclius,  a young  man  attending  the  preaching  of  Paul, 
fell  into  a deep  sleep.  He  sunk  down  with  sleep,  and  4 4 fell 
down  from  the  third  loft,  and  was  taken  up  dead  ” (Acts  xx.  9). 

These  are  some  of  the  solemn  warnings  against  indifference 
and  irreverence  towards  holy  tilings  and  persons  ; and  there 
are  others  which  may  be  searched  out. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  18. 

Enoch  walked  with  God  in  the  exercises  of  devotion,  and 
he  had  the  testimony  that  he  pleased  God,  and  was  translated, 
that  he  should  not  see  death  (Gen.  v.  24  ; Heb.  xi.  5). 

Isaac  was  eminent  for  his  solitary  meditation  and  devotional 
spirit,  and  God  blessed  him,  and  gave  him  the  desire  of  his 
heart  (Gen.  xxiv.  63,  67). 

Jacob  lived  in  the  habit  of  prayer,  so  that  his  very  dreams 
were  of  heaven  and  God  ; see  the  account  of  the  vision  of 
Bethel.  But  the  highest  honor  on  his  devotion  was  reserved 
for  the  more  extraordinary  scene  at  Peniel,  when  his  name  was 
changed  from  Jacob  to  that  of  Israel,  as  a memorial  that  he 
had  power  with  God  (Gen.  xxxii.  28). 

God  put  honor  on  the  devotion  of  Elijah,  when  he  stayed  ’ 
the  clouds  that  they  rained  not  upon  the  earth  for  the  space  oi' 
six  months,  and  when  he  miraculously  fed  him  during  that 
period.  Again,  in  answer  to  the  prayer  of  Elijah,  God  caused 
rain  to  fall  and  abundance  to  appear  on  the  earth  (James  v. 
17,  18). 

Helekiah  in  his  trouble  prayed  unto  the  Lord,  and  the 
Lord  honored  him  by  granting  his  request,  and  saying  unto 
him,  4 4 1 have  heard  thy  prayer,  I have  seen  thy  tears  : behold 
I will  add  unto  thy  days  fifteen  years”  (Isa.  xxxviii.  5). 


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Daniel  maintained  his  habit  of  devotion,  though  death  was 
the  sentence  which  he  incurred  by  calling  upon  his  God.  The 
Lord  honored  him  by  shutting  the  mouths  of  the  lions,  to  which 
he  had  been  cast  to  be  devoured  (Dan.  vi.  27). 

The  disciples  in  the  upper  room  at  Jerusalem,  continuing  in 
devotion  for  ten  days,  were  honored  with  the  gifts  and  graces 
of  the  Holy  Spirit,  and  endowed  with  miraculous  power  (Acts 
i.  14  ; ii.  4). 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  19. 

We  might  answer  this  question  by  quoting  the  greater  part 
of  the  eleventh  chapter  of  the  Epistle  to  the  Hebrews.  In  ad- 
dition to  the  worthies  there  named,  we  may  notice — the  shep- 
herds, who  showed  their  faith  in  the  message  of  the  angel  by 
immediately  leaving  their  flocks  and  going  to  Bethlehem  to  see 
the  young  child.  Simeon  and  Anna,  watching  in  the  tem- 
ple, by  faith  waited  for  “the  consolation  of  Israel.”  The 
Syrophenician  woman,  whose  faith  sustained  her  impor- 
tunity amidst  discouragements,  until  the  boon  she  sought  for 
her  daughter  was  granted.  The  woman  who  touched  the 
hem  of  Christ’s  garment  and  was  healed.  Many  others  of  this 
class  may  be  cited  ; but  the  most  striking  illustration  of  the 
power  of  faith  is  the  dying  thief,  who  adddressed  Christ  as 
“ Lord,”  though  in  the  depth  of  his  humiliation  ; whose  faith 
saw  him  entering  “paradise,”  though  dying  in  the  greatest  ig- 
nominy ; and  who  begged  an  interest  in  his  remembrance  as  the 
richest  blessing,  though  he  appeared  in  the  extreme  of  destitu- 
tion. He  realized  a living  Saviour,  though  that  Saviour  was 
in  the  agonies  of  death. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  CHARACTERS,  NO.  20. 

Isaac  is  the  most  remarkable  instance  of  early  consecration 
to  God  in  his  voluntary  concurrence  with  the  purpose  of  his 
father  who  bound  him  on  the  altar  to  offer  him  up  as  a living 
sacrifice.  He  was  abundantly  blessed  in  his  wife  Rebekah,  in 
the  renewal  of  the  Abrahamic  covenant,  and  in  his  prosperity 
in  the  land  of  Gerar, 


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Moses  was  a child  of  faith  and  prayer,  and  displayed  re- 
markable decision  in  his  youthful  days  ; so  that  while  he  was 
educated  by  Egyptian  tutors  in  every  department  of  science,  he 
resisted  the  idolatrous  influences,  and  adhered  most  firmly  to 
the  religion  of  his  pious  mother.  He  was  honored  of  God  by 
being  chosen  to  lead  the  tribes  of  Israel,  and  was  favored  with 
more  intimate  communion  with  God  than  any  other  of  the 
Lord’s  servants. 

Samuel  was  born  in  an  atmosphere  of  piety,  and  when  but 
a child  was  called  of  God  to  the  prophetic  office.  He  was  blessed 
and  honored  of  God  to  the  end  of  his  days  on  earth.  He  an- 
ointed Saul  and  David,  the  first  and  second  kings  of  Israel,  and 
was  the  medium  of  communication  between  God  and  his 
people. 

David  “was  but  a youth”  when  he  gave  himself  to  the 
Lord,  and  he  was  raised  to  the  throne  of  Israel. 

Josiaii,  though  only  a child  of  eight  years  when  he  ascend- 
ed the  throne,  yet  continued  during  thirty-one  years  to  reign 
and  to  do  that  which  was  right  in  the  sight  of  the  Lord  (2 
Kings  xxii.  1,  2). 

Jeremiali,  though  we  have  no  definite  data  by  which  we 
can  tell  his  age  when  called  to  be  a prophet,  yet  he  must  have 
been  very  young  to  justify  him  in  saying,  “Ah,  Lord  God! 
behold  I cannot  speak,  for  I am  a child.”  He  was  for  many 
years  favored  with  Divine  manifestations,  and  blessed  with 
holy  courage  in  the  performance  of  his  arduous  work. 

Timothy,  from  his  childhood,  was  a possessor  of  eminent 
piety,  and  was  honored  of  God  as  a faithful  preacher  of  the 
gospel  and  a recipient  of  two  epistles,  which  have  been  docu- 
ments of  reference  to  the  church  of  Christ  in  general,  and  to 
young  ministers  in  particular. 

These  and  many  others  illustrate  the  truth  recorded  by  Sam- 
uel, 4 4 Them  that  honor  me  I will  honor  ; and  they  that  despise 
me  shall  be  lightly  esteemed”  (1  Sam.  ii.  30). 


ANSWERS 


TO 

BIBLE  STUDIES. 

PERTAINING  TO 

History,  IBiog^arpEi.;^-  and  G-eograpliy. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  1 — PARADISE. 

1.  P-hilip Acts  vi.  5. 

2.  A-raunah 2 Sam.  xxiv.  22. 

3.  R-echabites Jer.  xxxv. 

4.  A-chash Josh.  xy.  16,  etc  ; Judges  i.  12,  etc. 

5.  D-an Rev.  vii. 

6.  I-mlah 1 Kings  xxii.  9. 

7.  S-tephanas 1 Cor.  xvi.  15. 

8.  E-zekiel 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  2.— DO  GOOD 

1.  D-eborah Judges  iv.  9. 

2.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  13. 

3.  G-ehazi 2 Kings  v.  20,  22 

4.  O-bededem 2 Sam.  vi.  19. 

5.  O-rpha Ruth  i.  4. 

6.  D-avid 2 Sam.  xviii.  24,23. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  3. — MOSES — AARON. 

1.  M-ammo-n  Luke  xvi.  9,  14. 

2.  O-n-o Neh.  vi.  2 ; xi.  35. 

3.  S-hina-r Gen.  xi.  1,  9. 

4.  E-phphatb-a Mark  vii.  34. 


5.  S-heb-a, , , ,1  Kings  xl.  2,  10  ; Jer.  vi.  20  ; Ezek.  xxvii.  22 
123 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  4.— THE  BRANCH,  Zee.  iii.  8.  vi.  12. 


1.  T-eman 

2.  H-or 

3 E-lisheba . . . 

4.  B-arnabas . . 

5.  R-epbidim . . 

6.  A-mram 

7.  N-icodemus 

8.  C-ephas 

9.  H-anani 


..Gen.  xxxvi.  15. 
Num.  xx.  22,  28. 
. . . Exodus  vi.  23. 
. . . Acts  xiv,  12. 
. . . Ex.  xvii.  1,  3. 

Ex.  vi.  20. 

. . . . Jobn  iii.  1,  3. 

Jobni.  42. 

2 Chron.  xvi.  7. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  5.  — “ GOD  HATH  MADE  MAN  UPRIGHT.” 
Eccles.  vii.  29. 


1.  G-ad 

2.  O-badiab 

3.  D-ecapolis 

4.  H-aman 

5.  A-biathar 

6.  T-abor 

7.  H-anani 

8.  M-abanaim . . . 

9.  A-bner 

10.  D-arius 

11.  E-lisbeba 

12.  M-ephibosbeth 

13.  A-gag 

14.  N-ob 

15.  U-rijah 

16.  P-hilip 

17.  R-epbidim 

18.  I-shmael 

19.  G-abbatba 

20.  H-aran 

21.  T-arshisb 


2 Sam.  xxiv.  11,  etc. 

1 Kings  xviii.  3. 

Matt.  viii.  28  ; Mark  v.  20 

Esther  iii.  6. 

1 Sam.  xxii.  20. 

Judges  iv.  6. 

2 Cbron.  xvi.  7. 

Gen.  xxxii.  2. 

2 Sam.  iii.  37,  38. 

Ezra  vi.  6,  15. 

Exodus  vi.  23. 

2 Sam.  ix.  6,  7. 

1 Sam.  xv.  9,  33. 

1 Sam.  xxii.  19 

Jer.  xxvi.  23. 

Luke  iii.  1. 

Exodus  xvii.  8. 

J er.  xli.  2. 

John  xix.  13. 

Genesis  xi.  27. 

..2 Cbron.  xx.  36 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  6. — ELIMELECH. — BETHLEHEM. — 

Buth  i.  2. 


1.  E-lia-b... 

2.  L-uk-e . . . 

3.  I-scario-£. 

4.  M-eriba-/i 

5.  E-ba-Z.... 

6.  L-ak-e . . . 

7.  E-la -h... 

8.  C-oloss-e. 

9.  H-ela-m . . 


Num.  xxvi.  8,  9. 

Col.  iv.  14. 

Matt.  x.  4. 

Num.  xx.  13. 

Deut.  xi.  29. 

....  Luke  viii.  33. 
. . .1  Sam.  xvii.  2. 

Col.  i.  2. 

2 Sam.  x.  16. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  7.— GENESIS.— NUMBERS. 


1.  G-ideo-w . . . 

2.  E-sa-w 

3.  N-ahu-m... 

4.  E-lia-6 

5.  S-alom-e . . . 

*6.  I-zha-r 

7.  S-osthene-s 


Judges  vii.  20. 
.Gen.  xxv.  27. 
. . Nahum  i.  1. 
.1  Sam.  xvi.  6. 
. .Mark  xv.  40. 
1 Chron.  vi.  2. 
.Acts  xviii.  17. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  8. — 11  THE  DAY  SPRING.” — 
Luke  i.  78. 


1.  T-urtle-doves 
^ 2.  H-erod 

3.  E-gypt 

4.  D-ream 

5.  A-ser 

6.  Y-oke 

7.  S-tar 

8.  P-assover 

9.  R-achel 

10.  I-mmanuel . . 

11.  N-azareth 

12.  G-ethsemaue , 


Luke  ii.  20. 

Matt.  ii. 

. . . .Matt.  ii.  13. 
Gen.  xx  viii.  12. 
....  Luke  ii.  36. 

Matt.  xi.  3& 

Matt.  ii.  2 

Ex.  xii.  11. 

. . Jer.  xxxi.  15. 

, . . . . Isa.  vii.  14. 

. . . .Luke  ii.  51. 

.Matt,  xxvi,  36. 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  9. — ISAIAH — DANIEL. 

1.  I-chabo-cZ 1 Sam.  iv.  21 ; xiv.  3. 

2.  S-amari-a 1 Kings  xvi.  24 

8.  A-hima-w  Num.  xiii.  22. 

4.  I-su-^ Gen.  xlvi.  17  ; Num.  xxvi.  44. 

5.  A-nis-e Matt,  xxiii.  23. 

6.  H-ie-Z 1 Kings  xv.  34. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  10.  “LORD  SAVE  US,  WE  PERISH.” — » 

Matt.  viii.  25. 

1.  L-ot Gen.xiii.il. 

2.  O-thniel : Judges  iii.  9. 

3.  R-achel Gen.  ;xxix.  17. 

4.  D-eborah Judges  v.  7. 

5.  S-hishak.. 1 Kings  xiv.  25. 

6.  A-bab 1 Kings  x viii.  17. 

7.  V-ashti Esther  i.  9. 

8.  E-stber Esther  viii.  3. 

9.  U-r Gen.  xv.  7. 

10.  S-myrna Rev.  i.  11. 

11.  W.... 

12.  E-den Gen.  ii.  8. 

13.  P-hilistines 1 Sam.  xix.  8. 

14.  E-gyptians Isaiah  xx.  4. 

15.  R-hegium Acts  xxviii.  11. 

16.  I-conium. Acts  xiii.  51. 

17.  S-eir Deut.  ii.  4. 

18.  H-oreb Deut.  i.  6. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  11.  — “INCREASE  OUR  FAITH.” — 
Luke  xvii.  5. 

1.  I-sh-bosbeth 2 Sam.  iv.  5. 

2.  N-ethaneel 2 Cbron.  xvii.  7,  9. 

3.  C-apernaum Matt.  xi.  23. 

4.  R-immon  2 Kings  v.  18. 

5*  E-lym&s Mtmn •■*»»  inMtMfMMMn Acts  xiii.  12. 


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6.  A-rk Gen.  vii.  11,  13;  viii.  13,  116. 

7.  S-amuel 1 Sam.  iii  ; xii.  2,  23 

8.  E-unice 2 Tim.  i.  5 ; iii.  15. 

9.  0-g Num.  xxi.  33. 

10.  U-pharsin Dan.  v.  25. 

11.  R-ehoboam 1 Kings  xii.  13. 

12.  F-ire Jer.  xxiii.  29. 

13.  A-ngels Heb.  i.  14. 

14.  I-shmael Jer.  xii.  2. 

15.  T-itus 2 Cor.  vii.  5,  7. 

16.  H-orn Luke  i.  69. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  12,  1 * EVEN  CHRIST  PLEASED  NOT 
HIMSELF.”— Rom.  XY.  3. 

1.  E-sther , Es.  vii.  3. 

2.  V-ashni 1 Chron.  vi.  28. 

3.  E-li - - 1 Sam.  iv.  10,  11. 

4.  N-ebuchadnezzar 2 Chron.  xxxvi.  10. 

5.  C-esar Luke  ii.  1. 

6„  H-ezekiah 2 Kings  xx.  1,  7. 

7.  R-abshakeh 2 Kings  xviii.  19. 

8.  I-saiah 2 Kings  xix.  5,  6, 

9.  S-himei 2 Sam.  xvi.  5. 

10.  T-homas .John  xx.  24. 

11.  P-aul Acts  ix.  8,  16. 

12.  L-aban Gen.  xxxi.  24, 

13.  E-ve Gen.  iii. 

14.  A-sabel 2 Sam  ii.  18. 

15.  S-amson Judges  xvi. 

16.  E-sau Gen.  xxv.  27,  34 

17.  D-avid 1 Sam.  xvii.  49. 

18.  N-abal 1 Sam.  xxv.  10. 

19.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  1. 

20.  T-arshish, , ,,, ,, ,2  Chron,  i&,  31, 


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21.  H-ushai . . 

22.  I-saac  — 

23.  M-ary 

24.  S-imeon . 

25.  E-liezer . . 

26.  L-ebanon 

27.  F-elix.... 


2 Sam.  xv.  32. 

Gen.  xxvi.  7. 

Mark  xvi.  9. 

Gen.  xlii.  24. 

Gen.  xv.  2;  xxiv. 

2 Chron.  ii.  8. 

Acts  xxiY.  27. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  13.— DAVID. 


1.  D-evil . . . 

2.  A-quila . . 

3.  V-eil 

4.  I-dolatry 

5.  D-aniel . . 


1 Pet.  v.  8. 

Acts  xviii.  2,  3. 

Ruth  hi.  15. 

. . . Ezek.  xx.  16. 
Dan.  vi.  22. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDIES,  NO.  14.— GOD  IS  LOYE. 


1.  G-oliath 1 Sam.  xvii.  4,  10. 

2.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  4. 

3.  D-avid Psalms. 

4.  I-shmael Gen.  xxi.  13. 

5.  S-aul 1 Sam.  xv. 


6.  L-ydia Acts  xvi.  14. 

7.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  23,  24. 

8.  V-ashti Es.  i.  11,  12. 

9.  E-lijah 2 Kings  ii.  19 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  15. — “TAKE  FAST  HOLD  OF  IN- 
STRUCTION.”— Proverbs  iv.  13. 

1.  T-arshish Jonah  i.  3. 

2.  A-braham Gen.  xviii.  7,  8. 

3.  K-idr^n 2 Sam.  xv.  23. 

4.  E zra Ezra  vii.  6. 


5.  F-elix Acts  xxiv.  22,  26. 

6.  A aron Exod.  xxxii.  22,  24. 

7.  S-himei 2 Sam.  xvi.  5,  6. 

8.  T-imothy , 2 Tim.  iv.  1$, 


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9.  H-iram 

10.  O-phir . . . 

11.  L azarus 

12.  D-emas 

13.  O-nesimus . . . 

14.  F-elix 

15.  I-saac 

16.  N-aboth 

17.  S-hiboleth . . . 
JL8.  T-rogy Ilium . 

19.  R-amah 

20.  U-zzah 

21.  C-ain 

22.  T-imothy 

23.  I-shbosheth . . 

24.  O-nesiphorus 

25.  N-icodemus  . 


1 Kings  v.  9,  10. 

1 Kings  ix.  28. 

John  xi.  43,  44. 

2 Tim.  iv.  10. 

Philermon  10. 

Acts  xxiii.  23,  24,  31. 

Gen.  xxii.  9. 

. . .1  Kings  xxi.  1,  4. 

Judges  xii.  5,  6. 

Acts  xx.  15. 

1 Sam.  ii.  11. 

2 Sam.  vi.  6,  7. 

Gen.  iv.  5,  8. 

2 lim.  iii.  15. 

2^Sam.  iv.  5,  6. 

.2  Tim.  i.  16. 

John  iii.  1,  2. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  16.  — “WAIT  ON  THE  LORD.” — 
Psalm  xxvii.  14. 


1.  W-idow  of  Nain 

2.  A-braham 

3.  I-shmael 

4.  T-imothy 

5.  O-nesimus 

t 6.  N-ehemiah 

J7.  T-abitha 

8.  H-aggai 

9.  E-lijah 

10.  Lot 

11.  O-badiah 

12.  R-amah 

13.  D-avid 


Luke  vii.  12. 

. .Gen.  xii.  12,  13. 

Gen.  xxi.  18. 

.2  Tim.  i.  5,  iii.  15. 

Philermon  10. 

Neh.  i.  3,  4. 

. . . .Acts  ix.  39,  40. 

Hag.  i.  3,  4. 

....  1 Kings  xviii. 

Gen.  xiv.  14. 

1 Kings  xviii.  7,  9. 

1 Sam.  xxv.  1. 

...  1 Sam.  xiii.  14. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  17.  — “NOT  SLOTHFUL  IN  BUSINESS.” 
Romans  xii.  11. 

L N-athaniel 


John  i.  47. 


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2.  O-g 

3.  T-abeel 

4.  S-olomon 

5.  L-amech 

6.  O-nesiphorus . 

7.  T-erah 

8.  H-erod 

9.  F-elix 

10.  U-riah  

11.  L-amentations 

12.  I-shmael 

13.  N-aboth 

14.  B-artimaeus . . . 

15.  U-z 

16.  S-isera 

17.  I-mmanuel 

18.  N-ahash 

19.  E-liezer 

20.  S-hadrach 

21.  S-imeon 


Num.  xxi.  33. 

Ezra  iv.  7. 

1 Kings  x.  1. 

Gen.  iv.  23. 

2 Tim.  i.  16. 

Gen.  xi.  31. 

Matt.  ii.  3. 

Acts  xxiv.  1,  22 

2 Sam.  xi.  14,  17. 

Lam.  iii. 

2 Kings  xxv.  25. 

1 Kings  xxi.  16. 

Mark  x.  46,  49. 

-.Job  i.  1. 

Judges  iv.  22. 

Isa.  vii.  14, 

1 Sam.  xi.  2. 

Gen.  xv.  2 ; xxiv.  12 

Dan.  iii.  13’ 

Luke  ii.  34,  35. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  18.— “ GOD  IS  LOVE.”— 1 John  iv.  8. 


1.  G-aza’s  strong  gates  Samson  bore  quite  away. — Judg.  xvi. 

2,  3. 

2.  O-nesimus’  debt  Paul  said  he  would  pay.  Philem.  19. 

3.  D-gon  before  the  ark  fell  flatly  down.  1 Sam.  v.  3,  38. 

4.  I-chabod’s  father  died  beneath  God’s  frown.  1 Sam.  iv.  21. 

5.  S-anballat’s  servant  bore  a letter  forth.  Neh.  vi.  5,  6. 

6.  L-aban’s  large  flocks  were  bless’d  for  Jacob’s  worth.  Gen. 

xxx.  30 

7.  O-thniel  by  brav’ry  won  his  cousin’s  hand.  Jud.  i.  13. 

8.  Y-ashti  refused  t’obey  her  lord’s  command.  Esth.  i.  12. 

9.  E-gypt  for  many  years  the  Hebrews  fed.  (Gen.  xlvii.  27.) 

Till  forth  from  thence  they  were  by  Moses  led. 

That  Ood  is  Love  should  cheer  each  anxious  heart. 

And  from  that  love  nought  can  his  children  part, 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  £0.  19.  — “ CEASE  TO  DO  EVIL.” — Isa.  i.  16. 


1.  C-rispus. ; 1 Cor.  i.  14  ; Acts  xviii.  8. 

2>  E-lisha. 2 Kings  ii.  11,  12. 

3.  A-bimelech Judges  ix.  48,  49. 

4.  S-cJe-mon 1 Kings  iv.  33. 

5.  E-hud Judges  iii.  15. 

6.  T-harshish 1 Kings  x.  22. 

7.  O-rnan’s 2 Chron.  iii.  1, 

8.  D-avid’s ! ...2  Sam.  xxi.  17. 

9.  0-thniel. Judges  iii.  9,  11. 

10.  E-glon Judges  iii.  14. 

11.  V-ashti Esther  i.  9. 

12.  I-shboshetli 2 Sam.  iii.  15,  16. 

13.  L-ot. Gen.  xiii.  10,  11. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  20.  — “PRAY  WITHOUT  CEASING.” — - 
1 Thessalonians  v.  17. 


1.  P-hilip Acts  viii.  31,  35. 

2.  R-ebekah Gen.  xxiv.  63,  64. 

3.  A-chan Josh.  vii.  24,  25. 

4.  Y-oung  pigeon Lev.  xii.  6. 

5.  W-indow 2 Kings  ix.  32,  33. 

6.  I-shmaei Gen.  xxv.  12,  16. 

7.  T-ekoah 2 Sam,  xiv.  1,  20. 

8.  H-annah 1 Sam.  ii.  1. 

9.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  23,  24. 

10.  U-zziah 2 Chron.  xxvi.  9,  10. 

11.  T-aberah Numb.  x.  2,  3. 

12.  C-aleb Josh.  xv.  14,  (See  Numb.  xiii.  33). 

13.  E-sau Gen.  xxv.  27,  28. 

14.  A-maziah 2 Chron.  xxv.  6,  11. 

15.  S-aul 1 Sam.  xxxi.  4. ; 

16.  I-saac Gen.  xxiv.  2,  3. 

17.  N-athaniel John  i.  47. 


18,  G-ibeon „ . w Josh,  x,  12. 


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key  to  bible  study,  no.  21. — mizpah. — Genesis  xxxi.  48,  49. 

1.  M-nason  (Calmet) Acts  xxi.  16. 

2.  I-chabod 1 Sam.  iv.  21. 

3.  Z-iklag 1 Sam.  xxvii.  6. 

4.  P-aul Acts  ix.  15. 

5.  A-gag 1 Sam.  xv.  33. 

6.  H-aman Esther  vii.  10. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  rNO.  22.  — “ PRINCE  OF  PEACE,”— 
Isaiah  ix.  6. 

1.  P-isgah Num.  xxiii.  14. 

2.  R-ebekah Gen.  xxvii.  41,  46. 

3.  I-conium Acts  xiv.  1,  6. 

4.  N-athaniel John  i.  48. 

5.  C-ushi 2 Sam.  xviii.  31,  32. 

6.  E-lhanan 2 Sam.  xxi.  19. 

7.  O-thniel. Judges  i.  12,  13. 

8.  F-elix Acts  xxiv.  25. 

9.  P-haraoh Gen.  xii.  18,  20. 

10.  E-zra Ezra  vii.  6. 

11.  x\-haziah 2 Kings  ix.  27. 

12.  O-apernaum Matt.  iv.  13. 

13.  E-noch Gen.  v.  24. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  23.  — “SEARCH  THE  SCRIPTURES. ” — ' 
John  v.  39. 

1.  S-hibboleth Judges  xii.  5,  6. 

2.  E-vening Gen.  i.  5. 

3.  A-lmighty Job  xxxvii.  23;  Jer.  xxxii.  17. 

4.  R-od  (Aaron’s) Numb.  xvii.  8. 

5.  C-ountless Rev.  vii.  9. 

6.  H-o,  every  ^one  that  thirsteth Isa.  Iv.  1. 

7.  T-urn  ye,  turn  ye Ezek.  xxxiii.  11. 

8.  H ead Eph.  v.  23. 

0.  E-ternity — Isa.  lvii,  15. 


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10.  S-pirit. 

11.  C-ome. 

12.  R-eady. 

13.  I mage. 

14.  P-eace . 

15.  T-oil... 

16.  U-rim. . 

17.  R-eed.. 

18.  E-mpty 

19.  S-aved. 


.John  iv.  23,  24. 

Rev.  xxii.  17. 

. .Matt.  xxiv.  44. 

Gen.  i.  26. 

. . . .John  xx.  26. 
. . Matt.  vi.  28,  29. 
Numb,  xxvii.  21. 

Matt.  xi.  7. 

Luke  i.  53. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  24.—  “ CONSIDER  THE  LILIES.” — 


Matt.  vi.  28. 

1.  C-hedorlaomer 

2.  O-mri 

3.  N-ebuchadnezzar 

4.  S-aul 

5.  I-shobosheth  

6.  D-avid 

7.  E-vil-merodach 

8.  R-ehoboam 


. . . Gen.  xiv.  17. 
1 Kings  xvi.  28. 

Dan.  iv.  33. 

.1  Sam.  xxviii  8. 
. . .2  Sam.  iv. 

2 Sam.  i. 

Jer.  lii.  31. 

. . 1 Kings  xii.  8. 


9.  T-iglath-pileser 

10.  H-ezekiah 

' 11.  E-glon 


....  2 Kings  xvi.  7. 
2 Kings  xix.  15,  21. 
. .Judges  iii.  21,  17. 


12.  L-emuel 

13.  I nner  court, 

14.  L-achish . . . 

15.  I-saiah 

16.  E-sarhaddon 

17.  S-olomon . . . 


Prov.  xxxi.  1. 

Esther  v.  1. 

2 Chron.  xi.  9,  xxv.  27. 

2 Kings  xx.  5,  7. 

2 Kings  xix.  37. 

2 Chron.  i.  12. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  25.  — “ BE  COURTEOUS.” — 1 Peter  hi.  8. 

1.  B-arzillai 2 Sam.  xvii.  27,  29. 

2.  E-li 1 Sam.  iv.  17,  18. 


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3.  C-ain . . . 

4.  O-bed . . . 

5.  U-riah. . 

6.  R euben 

7.  T-obiah. 

8.  E-hud . . , 

9.  O-bed . . . 

10.  U-zzah. . 

11.  S-amson 


. . . .Gen.  iv.  9,  10. 
.2  Chron.  xxii.  1. 

2 Sam.  xi.  15. 

. .Gen.  xxxvii.  22. 

Neb.  iv.  3. 

Judges  iv.  16,  15. 
. . . Ruth  iv.  14,  17. 
. . . 2 Sam.  vi.  6,  7. 
. . .Judges  xvi.  30. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  26.  “ THE  LORD  IS  MY  LIGHT.” — 

Psalms  xxvii.  1. 


1.  T-homas... 

2.  H-aman. . . 

3.  E.zra 

4.  L-emuel . . . 

5.  O-thniel 

6.  R-ehoboam 

7.  D-arius 


. .John  xx.  24. 
..Esther  v.  11. 
Ezra  vii.6. 

.Prov.  xxxi.  1. 
. . .Judges  iii.  9. 
1 Kings  xii.  1. 
, . . Dan.  vi.  25. 


8,  I-shbosheth 2 Sam.  iv.  5-8. 

9.  S-anballat Neh.  vi.  1. 


10.  M-anoah 

11.  Y-oke... 


Judges  xiii.  15,  16. 
Matt.  xi.  30. 


12.  L-ot 

13.  I-shmael 

14.  G-ehazi 

15.  H-eber  the  Kenite 

16.  T-iglath-pileser . . . 


, . . . .Gen.  xiii.  10. 
.2  Kings  xxv.  25. 
2 Kings  v.  20,  27. 

Judges  v.  24. 

. . .2  Kings  xv.  29. 


IEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  27.  JONATHAN  — 2 Sam.  XV.  36. 
abiathar. — 2 Sam.  xv.  35. 


1.  J-oshu-a 

2.  O-re-b. . . 

3.  N-imsh-i 


. Exodus  xvii.  9. 
. ..Judges vii.  25. 
1 Kings  xix.  16. 


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4.  A-mas-a 2 Sam.  xvii.  25, 

5.  T-rumpe-f Josh,  vi.4,’5. 

6.  Jl-ulda-ft 2 Kings  xxii.  14,  16. 

7.  A-rmeni-a 2 Kings  xix.  37. 

8.  N-ebuchadnezza-r Dan.  iv.  8,  25,  35. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  28. — “ COME  UNTO  ME.”— Matt.  xi.  28. 


1.  C-aleb 

2.  O-badiah 

3.  M-ary  Magdalene 

4.  E-lizabeth 

6.  U-r 

6.  N-ain 

7.  T-admor 

8.  O-phir 


Numbers  xiv.  24. 
..1  Kings  xviii.  3. 

Mark  xvi.  9. 

Luke  i.  5. 

Neh.-ix.7o 

Luke  vii.  11. 

. . .2Chron,  viii.  4. 
. . .1  Kings  ix.  28. 


9.  M-icah Micah.  i.  1. 

10.  E-lijah 1 Kings  xvii,  1. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  29.  — “PRINCE  OF  PEACE.”  Isa.  ix.6. 


1.  P-riest 

2.  R-oot 

3.  I-mage  of  God 

4.  N-azarene 

5.  C-ounsellor 

6*  E-verlasting  Father. 


. . .Heb.  v.  6. 
. . ..Rev.  v.5. 
2 Cor.  iv.  4. 
..Matt.  ii.  23. 
. . . .Isa.  ix.  6. 
. . .Isa.  ix.  6. 


7.  O-ffspring  of  David Rev.  xxii.  16. 

8.  F-ountain Zech.  xiii.  1. 

9.  Prophet Deut.  xviii.  18. 

10.  E-mmanuel. Matt.  i.  23. 

11.  A-lpha Rev.  i.  8. 

12.  C-hief  Corner  Stone 1 Peter  ii.  6. 

13.  E-ternal  Life 1 John  v.  20. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO. 30.  “THE  LORD  BLESS  THEE,  AND 
KEEP  THEE.”  NUMBERS  vi.  24. 

1 Tim.  i.2. 

1 Kings,  v 10.  1L 


1.  T-imothy 

2.  H-iram. . 


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3.  E-lijah . . . 

4.  L-eah 

5.  O-bed 

6.  R-euben . . 

7.  D-avid 

8.  B-arnabas 

9.  L-ysias . . . 

10.  E-lhanan. 

11.  S-hebna. . 

12.  S-harezer. 

13.  T-ola 

14.  H-ezekiah. 

15.  E-srom . . . 

16.  E-liphaz . . 

17.  A-rba 

18.  N -athan . . 

19.  D-eborah. 

20.  K-ish 

21.  E-liezer... 

22.  E-unice . . 

23.  P-hilip . . . 

24.  T-ertullus 

25.  H-erod... 

26.  E-lymas.. 

27.  E-zekiel . . 


. ..Luke  ixv  30.  33, 

Gen.  xxix.  16. 

Ruth.  iv.  16.  ; 

. . . .Gen.  xxxv.  23. 
...  1 Sam.  xvii.  14. 

Acts  xiii.  1. 

Acts  xxiii.  26. 

2 Sam  xxi  19. 

Isa.  xxxvii.  2. 

. . .2  Kings  xix.  37. 

Judges  x.  1. 

2 Chron.  xxxii.  33. 

Luke  iii.  33. 

Job  ii.  11. 

. . . .Joshua  xxi.rll. 

2 Sam.  xii.  1. 

Judges  iv.  4. 

1 Sam.  x.  21. 

. Gen.  xv.  ii. 

2 Tim.  i.  5. 

John  i.  43. 

Acts  xxiv.  1,  2. 

Luke  iii.  19. 

Acts  xiii.  6,  8. 

Ezek.  i.  3. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  31. — ZERUIAH — ABIGAIL — SISTERS 
of  DAVID.— 1 Chron.  ii.  16,  17. 


1.  Z-ib-a 2 Samuel  xix.  24,  29. 

2.  E liashi-6 Nehemiah  iii.  1 ; xiii.  4,  9. 

3.  R-abb-Z Matthew  xxiii.  8. 

4.  U-nbelievin-gr Revelation  xxi.  8. 

5.  I turae-a Luke  iii.  1. 

6.  A-bisha-i 1 Samuel  xxvi.  6. 

T.  H-anamee-Z Jeremiah  xxxii.  7,  15, 


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Zeruiah  was  mother  of  Joab,  Abishai,  and  Asahel,  who 
are  spoken  of  as  sons  of  Zeruiah. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  32. — JERICHO. — JOSH,  vi,  25 — SAMA- 
RIA—1 KINGS  xvi.  24,  28. 

1.  J-uda-s John  xii.  4;  Matt.  xxvi.  15. 

2.  E-zr-a Ezra  vii.  10. 

3.  R-amathaim  Zophi-m 1 Sam.  i 1. 

5.  I-ndi-a Esther  i.  1. 

5.  C-hedorlaom-r Gen.  xiv,  9,  12. 

6.  H-agga-£ Ezra  v.  1,  etc. 

7.  O-she-a Num.  xiii.  8. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  33. — “ COUNSELLOR.”— Isaiah  IX.  6. 

1.  C-edar 1 Kings  vi.  15. 

2.  O-ak Genesis  xxxv.  4. 

3.  U-rijah Jeremiah  xxvi.  23. 

4.  N-o Jer.  xlvi.  25  ; Ezek.  xxx.  14-46,  Nahum  iii.  8. 

5.  S-ycamore Luke  xix.  4. 

6.  E-schol Num.  xiii.  23. 

7.  L-uke Col.  iv.  14. 

8.  L-ydia Acts  xvi.  14. 

9.  O-bed Matt.  i.  5. 

10.  R-ebekah Genesis  xxvii.  6,  7 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  34. — “ ASK  AND  YE  SHALL  RECEIVE.” 
John  xvi.  24. 

1.  A-thaliah 2 Kings  xi. 

2.  S-hebna Isaiah  xxii.  15,  19. 

3.  K-irjath-arba Joshua  xx.  7. 

4.  A-bed-nego .Daniel  iii.  14. 

5.  N-ehushtan Num.  xxi.  8,  9 ; 11  Kings  xviii,  4. 

6.  D-iana Acts  xix.  35. 

7.  Y-oke .Matthew  xi.  29,  30. 

8.  EJhanan .4  Chron,  xx,  5, 


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9.  S-un j Malachi  iv.  2. 

10.  H-ur Exodus  xvii.  10,  12. 

11.  A-dah’s Genesis  iv.  20,  21e 

12.  L-uz Genesis  xxviii.  19. 

13.  L-evi Luke  v.  29. 


14.  Rome 

15.  E-bed -melech 

16.  C-anaan 

17.  E-d 

18.  I-ddo 

19.  V-eil  of  the  Temple 

20.  E-leazar 


Luke  ii.  1. 

Jeremiah  xxxix.  16. 

. .Gen.  xii.  5,  7;  Heb.  xi.  13,  16. 

Joshua  xxii.  34. 

Zech.  i.  1. 

Matt,  xxvii.  51  ; Heb.  x.  19,  20. 
Joshua  iii.  13  ; Deut.  x.  6. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  35. — SIN  IS  THE  TRANSGRESSION  OF 
THE  LAW. — 1 John  iii.  4- 


1.  S-alem Heb.  vii.  2. 

2.  I-chabod 1 Sam.  iv.  2i. 

3.  N-azareth John  i.  46. 

4.  I-shbosheth 2 Sam.  ii.  10. 

5.  S-almon Ruth  iv.  21. 

6..  T-ertullus  Acts  xxiv.  1. 

7.  H-azael 1 Kings  xix.  15. 

8.  E-liab 1 Sam.  xvii.  28. 

9.  T-ahpenes 1 Kings  xl.  19. 

10.  R-amah 1 Sam.  vii.  17. 

11.  A-thenians Acts  xvii.  22,23. 

12.  N -aaman Luke  iv.  27  ; 2 Kings  iii. ; ix.  24. 

13.  S amson Judges  xvi.  30. 

14.  G-ilead 1 Kings  xvii.  1. 

15.  R-uth Matt.  i.  3,  5. 

16.  E-bed -melech ... . Jer.  xxxviii.  16. 

17.  S-eir Deut.  ii.  5. 

18.  S-ardis Rev.  iii.  1. 

19.  I-ssachar  Gen.  xxx.  17,  18. 

20.  O-thniel Judges  iii.  9,  10. 

21.  N-ehemiah Neh.  ii.  6 ; v- 14, 


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22.  O-nesimus Phil.  10,  15. 

23.  F-orty Actsvii.  23. 


24.  T-amar 2 Sam.  xiv.  27. 

25.  H-agar Gen.  xvi.  1 ; xxi.  18. 

26.  E-liam 2 Sam.  xi.  3. 


27.  L-ahai-roi Gen.  xxv.  11. 

28.  A-sher Deut.  xxxiii.  24,  25. 

29.  W-atch Mark  xiii.  37. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  36.  — “LOVE  NOT  THE  WORLD.” — 
1 John  ii.  15. 


1.  L-evi  Num.  xvi.  1. 

2.  O-bed Ruthiv.  17. 

3.  V-oice John  x.  4. 

4.  E-liab 1 Sam.  xvii.  28. 


5.  N-athanael John  i.  45,  46. 

6.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  28. 

7.  T-arsus Acts  xxi.  39. 


8.  T-heudas . . . 

9.  H-ebron 

10.  E-lijah 

11.  W-ages 

12.  O-bed-edom 

13.  R-amah 

14.  L-entiles . . 

15.  D-aniel 


Acts  v.  36. 

. . . .Josh.  xiv.  13. 
. . . 1 Kings  xix.  4. 

Exodns  ii.  9. 

2 Sam.  vi.  11,  12. 

1 Sam.  ii.  11. 

Gen.  xxv.  34. 

Dan.  x.  11. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  37.  — 11  BE  NOT  FAITHLESS.” — 
John  xx.  27. 


1.  B-alaam 

2.  E-gypt.. 

3.  N-aboth 

4.  O-mer . . 

5.  T-arsus . 


. . 2 Peter  ii.  15. 
..  .Gen.  xxi.  21. 

. 1 Kings  xxi.  3. 
Exodus  xvi.  36. 
, . , .Acts  xi,  25, 


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6.  F-orty Acts  vii.  23. 

7.  A-bel Heb.  xi.  4. 

8.  I-nterpreter Gen.  xlii.  23. 

9.  T-imothy 1 Tim.  i.  2. 

10.  H-ezekiab 11  Kings  xx.  21. 

11.  L-aban Gen.  xxiv.  29,  67. 

12.  E-lisha , 2 Kings  xiii.  14. 

13.  S-amaria 1 Kings  xvi.  28. 

14.  S-himei 2 Sam.  xvi.  5. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  38. — HAMAN. — Esther  vi.  11. 

1.  H-adassa-ft Esther  ii.  7. 

2.  A-s-a 2 Chron.  xiv.  9,  15. 

3.  M-iria-m Num.  xii. 

4.  A-mas-a 2 Sam.  xx.  10. 

5.  N-aama-n 2 Kings  v. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  39. — Jesus. 

1.  J-oseph Ps.  cv.  17-22,  Luke  i.  68-77. 

r 2.  E-sau Gen.  xxv.  29-34  ; Heb.  xii.  16,  17. 

3.  S-aul 1 Sam.  x.  1-16  ; Acts  viii.  I ; ix.  15. 

4.  U-zzah 2 Sam.  vi.  6,  7. 

5.  S-ardis Rev.  iii.  1-7. 


“No  voice  can  sing,  no  heart  can  frame, 

Nor  can  the  memory  find 
A sweeter  sound  than  Jesus’  name, 

The  Saviour  of  mankind. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY  NO.  40. — LOVE. 

1.  L-ois 2 Tim.  1-5. 

2.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  4. 

3.  V-ashti Esther  i.  10-19. 

4.  E-li 1 Sam.  iii.  13. 

1 Cor.  xiii.  13. — “And  now  abideth  faith,  hope,  charity 
these  three  ; but  the  greatest  of  these  is  charity.” 

1 John  iv.  11. — “Beloved,  if  God  so  loved  us,  we  ought  also 
to  love  one  another,” 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  41. — LOVE  AS  BRETHREN. — 1 Peter  iii.  8. 


1.  L-amech Gen.  iv.  19,  22. 

2.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  7,  12. 

3.  Y-anity Eccles.  i.  1,  14. 

4.  E-lah 1 Sam.  xxi.  9. 


5.  A-bijam 

6.  S-abeans 

7.  B-lastus 

8.  R-amoth  Gilead 

9.  E-lam 

10.  T-ertius 

11.  H-aggith 

12.  R-uth 

13.  E-d 

14.  N-aphtali 


,1  Kings  xiv.  31. 
. . . .Job  i.  14,  15. 

Acts  xii.  20* 

2 Kings  ix.  1,  2. 

Gen.  xiv.  1. 

. . Rom.  xvi.  22. 
, ....  1 King  i.  5. 

Ruth  iv.  10. 

. .Josh.  xxii.  34. 

. . . Gen.  xxx.  8. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  42.— ANAMMELECH. — 2 Kings  xvii.  31. 

1.  Heman 1 Kings  iv.  31. 

2.  Camel Lev.  xi.  4. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY, —NO.  43. — WAIT  ON  THE  LORD.— 
Psalm  xxvii.  14.  [Answered  in  Part.] 


1.  W-ell. 

2.  A-mos 

3.  I-rad . . 

4.  T-ola . . 


2 Sam.  xvii.  17,  19. 

Amos  i.  11 

, . . .Gen.  iv.  17,  18. 
Judges  x.  1. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  44.— eve— Gen.  iii.  20. 


1.  E-lijah 1 Kings  xix.  1-4. 

2.  V-ine John  xv.  1. 

3.  E-sther Esther  ii.  7. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  45.—“  SARGON— TARTAN.’— Isa.  XX.l. 


1.  S-anballa-£ 

2.  A-ban-a. . . 

3.  R-ide-r  . . . 


. . . . Neh.  iv.  1. 
2 Kings  v.  12. 
Exodus  xv.  1. 


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4.  G-rea-£ Psa.  cxxxvi.  4. 

5.  O-she-a Num.  xiii.  8. 

6.  N-u-n Num.  xiii.  8 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  46. — SAMUEL. — HANNAH. — 
1.  Sam.  i.  20. 


1.  S-eraiah.. 

2.  A-bana  . . 

3.  M-attan  . . 

4.  U-pharsin, 

5.  E-liada... 

6.  L-ibnah  . . 


Jer.  li.  59. 

2 Kings  v.  12. 

2 Kings  xi.  18. 

Dan.  v.  25. 

2 Chron.  xvii.  17. 
, . Joshua  xxi.  13. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  47. — THE  GOOD  SHEPHERD. — 
John  x.  11. 


1.  T-abitha Acts  ix.  36 — 39. 

2.  H-agar Gen.  xxi.  14. 

3.  E-zekiel Ezekiel  i.  1. 


4.  G-ehazi. . 

5.  O-reb. . . . 

6.  O-badiah. 

7.  D-aniel . . 


. . 2 Kings  y.  25 
. .Judges  vii.  25. 
1 Kings  xviii.  5 
. . Daniel  vi.  23 


8.  S-amson. . 

9.  H-ezekiah. 

10.  E-lah 

11.  P-eter 

12.  H oreb 

13.  E-sau 

14.  R-ahab. . . 

15.  D-avid  . . . 


, . . .Judges  xv.  16. 

2 Kings  xx.  5. 

...  1 Sam.  xvii.  2. 
Luke  xxii.  61,  62. 

Exodus  iii.  1. 

. . .Gen.  xxvii.  41. 

Heb.  xi.  31. 

. .1  Sam.  _xix.  1,  2. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  No.  48.— “ HOW  MANIFOLD  ARE  THY 
works” — Psa.  civ.  24. 


1.  H-yssop 1 Kings  iv.  33. 

2.  O-aks  of  Bashan Isa.  ii.  13. 

3.  W illow  trees  Psa.  cxxxvii.  2. 


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4.  M-yrtle  tree. . . . 

5.  A-lmond  tree  . . 

6.  N-uts 

7.  I-sraelites 

8.  F-ig  tree 

9.  O-il  tree 

10.  L-ign  aloes 

11.  D-ry  tree^ 

12.  A-lmug  tree 

13.  R ose 

14.  Eden 

15.  T-ree  of  life. . . . 

16.  H-eath 

17.  Y-ear  by  year  . 

18.  W-heat 

19.  O -live  tree. .. . 

20.  R od 

| 21.  K-ernels 

22.  S-ycamore  tree. 


Isa.  lv.  13. 

Eccles.  xii.  5. 

Gen.  xliii.  2. 

Exod.  xv.  27. 

. . .Matt.  xxiv.  32. 

Isa.  lxi.  19. 

.Num.  xxiv.  5,  6. 

Ezek.  xvii.  24. 

1 Kings  x.  11,  12. 

Isa.  xxxv.  1. 

Gen.  ii.  9. 

Rev.  xxii.  2. 

, . . . Jer.  xvii.  5,  6. 
. . . .Deut.  xiv.  22. 

Exod.  ix.  32. 

. .Judges  ix.  8,  9. 

Num.  xvii.  8. 

Num.  vi.  4. 

Luke  xix.  45. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  49,— “ LOVE  YOUR  ENEMIES.”— 
Matt.  v.  44. 


1.  L-uke 

2.  O-phir 

3.  Y-ine 

4.  E-shcol 

5.  Y-early  

6.  O-bed-Edom 

7.  U-zzah 

8.  R-ehoboam 

9.  E-lijah 

10.  N-icodemus 

11.  E-lah 

12.  M-anasseh  (55  years) 

13.  I saac 

14.  E-zekiel 

; 15.  S-heba 


2 Tim.  iv.  11 ; Col.  iv.  14. 

1 Kings  ix.  28  ; x.  11. 

John  xv.  1. 

Numbers  xiii.  23. 

Heb.  ix.  7,  etc* 

2 Sam.  vi.  11. 

2 Sam.  vi.  6,  7. 

1 Kings  xii.  8. 

2 Kings  ii.  11. 

John  iii.  1. 

1 Kings  xvi.  8-10. 

2 Cliron.  xxxiii.  1. 

Gen.  xxvii.  1. 

Ezek.  iii.  26  ; xxiv.  27 

2 Sam.  xx. 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  50.— REFUGE— Heb.  vi.  18  ; vii.  21. 

1.  R-izpah 2 Sam.  xxi.  8--10. 

2.  E-sther Esther  ii.  17. 

3.  F-elix Acts.  xxiv.  24,  25. 

4.  U-nicorn Numbers  xxiii.  22. 

5.  G-ourd Jonah  iv.  5,  6, 

6.  E-uroclydon Acts  xx vii.  14. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  51.— GOD  BE  WITH  YOU.— 
Gen.  xlviii.  21. 

1.  G-ood Matt.  xix.  16,  17. 

2.  O-nesimus . Phil.  x.  10. 

3.  D-orcas Acts  ix.  36 — 41. 

4.  B-oaz Ruth  iv.  13. 

5.  E-aster Acts  xii.  4. 

6.  W-hite Rev.  vii.  13,  14. 

7.  I-saac Gen.  xxi.  4,  6. 

8.  T-imothy , 2 Tim.  i.  2. 

9.  H-ushai 2 Sam  xvii.  5-14. 

10.  Y-esterday Ps.  xc.  4. 

11.  O-mega Rev.  xxii.  13. 

12.  U-rim Ex.  xxviii.  30. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  52 — PEACE — John  xiv.  27. 

1.  P-hicol Gen.  xxi.  22. 

2.  E-bedmelech Jer.  xxxviii.  7,  etc. 

3.  A-bram Gen.  xiv.  13. 

4.  C-ephas John  i.  42. 

5.  E-lim Exodus  xv.  27. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  53. — OMNISCIENCE. — Psa.  147,  5. 

1.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  23,  24. 

2.  M-icaiah 1 Kings  xxii.  26. 

3.  N-amaan 2 Kings  v.  1. 

4.  I-shbosheth 2 Sam.  iii.  13  ; iv.  5,  6. 

5.  S-himei 2 Sam  xvi.  5 ; xix.  16,  21. 

6.  C-hilion Ruth  i.  2. 


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7.  I-conium. 

8.  E-mmaus, 

9.  N-azarite 

10.  C-leopas. . 

11.  E-lias 


. . .Acts  xiii.  51. 
. Luke  xxiv.  18. 
Numbers  vi.,  1. 
.Luke  xxiv.  18. 
Matt.  xi.  14. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  54.— “ SEEK  YE  THE  KINGDOM  OP 
god.” — Luke  xii.  31. 


1.  S~imeon 

2.  E-lias... 

3.  E-lymas, 

4.  K-ish  . . . 


. .Acts  xiii.  1. 
James  v.  17. 
. Acts  xiii.  8. 
1 Sam.  ix.  1. 


5.  Y-outh. . . 

6.  E-penetus 

7.  T-ertius . . . 

8.  H-adiilah 

9.  E-thiopia, 

10.  K-ezia 

11.  I-saiah 

12.  N-aomi 

13.  G-ideon . . 

14.  D-arius... 

15.  O-rpah . . . 

16.  M-iriam. . . 


. . . Lam.  iii.  27. 
. . . Eom.  xvi.  5. 
. . Rom.  xvi.  22. 
.1  Sam.  xxvi.  1. 
Esther  i.  1. 

Job  xiii.  14,  15. 

Isaiah  i.  1. 

Ruth  i.  20. 

. .Judges  vi.  11. 

Dan.  ix.  1. 

. . . Ruth  i.  2,  4. 
.Exodus  xy.  20, 


17.  O-badiah Obadiah  i.  1. 

18.  F-elix Acts  xxiii.  26,  33. 


19.  G-ath 1 Sam.  vi.  1/. 

20.  O-both Num.  xxxiii.  43. 

21.  D-rusilla Acts  xxiv.  24. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  55.  — u WATCH  AND  PRAY.” — 
Matt.  xxvi.  41. 


1.  W-ater 

2.  A-rimathea 

3.  T-abitha 

4.  C-armi 

5.  H-iddekel.. 


.John  iv.  14. 
.John  xix.  38. 
. . .Acts  ix.  40. 
Joshua  vii.  1. 
. . Daniel  x.  4* 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


6.  Amos Amos  i.  1. 

7.  N-oadiah Nell.  vi.  14. 

8.  D-emitrius Acts  xix.  24. 

9.  P-hinehas Num.  xxv.  11. 

10.  R-ezin 2 Kings  xvi.  6. 

11.  A-bel 2 Sam.  xx.  18. 

12.  Y-oke. . Lam.  iii.  27. 

key  TO  bible  study,  no.  56. — hagar — Genesis  xvi.  6-10. 

1.  H-azael 2 Kings  viii.  12  ; xiii.  22. 

2.  A-chan Joshua  vii.  24. 

3.  G-ideon Judges  vii.  24,  25. 

4.  A-bimelech Judges  ix.  53,  54. 

5.  R-abbah 2 Sam.  xi.  1. 

KEY  to  BIBLE  study,  no.  57.— faith.— 1 Peter  i.  5 ; 

1 John  v.  4. 

1.  F-ire Jeremiah  xxiii.  29. 

2.  A-rk Gen.  vii.  1. 

3.  I-conium Acts  xiv.  1-6. 

4.  T-hyatira Acts  xvi.  14. 

5.  H-eaven Hebrews  xi.  16. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  58.  — “GOD  IS  LOVE.” — 1 John  4.  8. 

1.  G-old  (tried  in  the  tire) Zee.  xiii.  9 ; 1 Peter  1.  7. 

2.  O-ath Heb.  vi.  16,  17. 

3.  D-eath Rom.  vi.  23. 

4.  I -die  soul Prov.  xix.  15. 

5.  S-alt Matt.  v.  13. 

6.  L-amb Rev.  v.  6. 

7.  O-x Isaiah  i.  3. 

8.  V-eil Matt,  xxvii.  51. 

9.  E-agle 2 Sam.  i.  23. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  59. — HEZEKIAH. — Isaiah  XXXvii.  15. 
— ZEDEKIAH.  — 2 Kings  xxv.  7. 

1.  H-u-z Gen.  xxii.  21. 

2.  E-v-e  Gen.  iii.  20. 


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14? 


3.  Z-elopheha-d 

4.  E-unic-e 

5.  K-insfol  &. . . 

6.  I-tta-£ 

7.  A-s -a 

8.  H-anania-7i. . 


. Num.  xxvii.  7. 
...  .2  Tim.  i.  5. 
. . . .Job  xix.  14. 
. 2 Sam.  xv.  19. 
1 Kings  xv.  13. 
Daniel  i.  7. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  60.  — “ LIVE  PEACEABLY.”— 
Rom.  xii.  18. 


1.  L-uke Col.  iv.  14. 

2.  I srael ! Gen.  xxxii.  28. 

3.  V-ine John  xv.  5. 

4.  E-lam Exodus  xv.  27. 


5.  P-hilippi . . . 

6.  E zra 

7.  A-mos 

8.  C-ilicia 

9.  E-liakim.. 

10.  A-bner 

11.  B-athsheba 

12  L-evi 

13.  Y-outh 


..Phil.  iv.  15,  16. 

Ezra  vii.  6. 

. .Acts  xv.  16,  17. 

Acts  xxi.  39. 

2 Kings  xxiii.  34. 

2 Sam.  ii.  8. 

1 Kings  i.  11. 

. . 2 Chron.  xi.  14. 
Lam.  iii.  27. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  61.  — “YET  THERE  IS  ROOM,”— 
Luke  xiv.  22. 


1.  Y-outh 

2.  E-liam 

3.  T-hessalonica 

4.  T-irzah 

5.  H-aran 

6.  E-thiopia 

7.  R-ahab 

8.  E-glah 

9.  I-ron 

10.  S-othenes 


1 Sam.  xvii.  33. 
...  2 Sam.  xi.  3. 
...2  Tim.  iv.  10. 

. 1 Kings  xvi.  9. 
. . . .Gen.  xi.  29. 
.Jer.  xxxviii.  7. 
. . . .James  ii.  25. 
...  2 Sam.  iii.  5 

.Judges  iv.  2,  3. 
. . Acts  xviii.  17. 


ns  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

11.  R-echab 2 Kings  x.  15,  16. 

12.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  21,  22. 

13.  O-bed Ruth  iv.  16,  17. 

14.  M-ene Dan.  v.  25. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  62.— AMASA.— 2 Sam.  xvii.  25  ; XX. 

10. — abner. — 1 Sam.  xiv.  50,  51  ; 2 Sam.  iii.  27. 

1.  A-rabi-a Gal.  i.  17. 

2.  M-era-b 1 Sam.  xiv.  49. 

3.  A-bdo-^ Judges  xii.  13 — 15. 

4.  S-almon-e  Acts  xxvii.  7. 

5.  A -r Deut.  ii.  9. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  63. — “LET  THERE  BE  LIGHT.”— 

Gen.  i.  3. 


1.  L-achish 2 Kings  xiv.  19. 

2.  E-gypt Gen.  xii.  10  ; xlii.  1,  2. 

3.  T-ibni 1 Kings  xvi.  21. 


4.  T-ekel 

5.  H-aman 

6.  E-lijah 

7.  R-izpah 

8.  E-sarhaddon 

9.  B-enhadad 

10.  E-glon 

11.  L-evi 

12.  I-saiah 

13.  G-ilboa 

14.  H-anani 

15.  T-iglath-pilnesar 


Dan.  v.  27. 

. Esther  iii.  10. 

1 Kings  xxi.  17. 

2 Sam.  xxi.  10. 

2 Kings  xix.  37. 

1 Kings  xx.  42. 

Judges  iii.  14. 

Deut.  x.  8. 

. . . . 2 Kings  xix.  20. 
....  1 Sam.  xxxi.  8. 

1 Kings  xvi.  1. 

2 Chron.  xxviii.  20. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  64.  — “ALL  SEEK  THEIR  OWN.” 

— Phil.  ii.  21. 


1.  A-bner . . 

2.  L-ebbeus 

3.  L-ystra  . 


1 Sam.  xvii.  57. 

Matt.  x.  3. 

.Acts  xiv.  8,  13. 


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4.  S-ihon.  .'V ; 

5.  E-liezer., 

6.  E-nos 

7.  K-adash-barnea. 

8.  T-amar 

9.  H-annali. . . I . . 

10.  E-lijah 

11.  I-talian 

12.  R-abbah 

13.  O-phir 

14.  W-ood 

15.  N-azareth 


Deut.  i.  4. 

Gen.  xxiv.  33. 

...  .Gen.  iv.  26. 

Num.  xxxi*.  8. 

2 Sam.  xiv.  27. 

. . . 1 Sam.  i.  23,  28. 
1 Kings  xix.  13,  15. 

Acts  x.  1. 

2 Sam.  xii.  27. 

. . 1 Kings  xxii.  48. 
.1  Sam.  xiv.  26,  27. 
Luke  i.  26,  27. 


' KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  65.— CROSS.— Gal.  vi.  14. 

1.  I-saa-c Gen.  xxvi.  18. 

2.  S-ei-r Gen.  xxxvi.  8. 

3.  S-o 2 Kings  xvii.  4. 

4.  S-tephana-s  1 Cor.  i.  16. 

5.  M-atthia-s Acts  i.  26. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  66.- 

1.  R-aha-b 

2.  U-nt-o 

3.  T-ol-a 

4.  H-vl-z 


ruth— boaz. — Matt.  i.  5. 

. . . Heb.  xi.  31. 

. Matt.  xi.  28. 

Judges  x.  1. 

Gen.  xxii.  21. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  67.—  KADESH-BARNEA.— Deut.  ix.  23. 


1.  K-esi-a. . . . 

2.  A-ge-e 

3.  D-alpho-n 

4.  E-lieze-r . . 

5.  S-hime-a. 

6.  H-oba-b  . . 


Job  xlii.  14. 

2 Sam.  xxiii.  11. 

Esther  ix.  7. 

Gen.  xv.  2. 

. .1  Chron.  iii.  5. 
Num.  v.  29. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  68. — f,t  GOD  RESISTETH  THE  PROUD.” 
— 1 Peter  v.  5. 


1.  G-era 

2.  O-thniel 

g,  P>eli!ab? » , * 


. . 2 Sam.  xvi.  5. 
Judges  i.  13 

Judges  xyl  18, 


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4.  R-hoda Acts  xii.  13. 

5.  E-aster Acts  xii.  4. 

6.  S-hushan. Neh.  i.  1. 

7.  I-conium Acts  xiii.  51. 

8.  S-in Exodus  xvi.  1. 

9.  T-arsus Acts  xxi.  39. 

10.  E-noch Jude  14,  15. 

11.  T-heudas Acts  v.  36. 

12.  H-ebron Numbers  xiii.  22. 

13.  T-yre Isaiah  xxiii.  8. 

14.  H-ezekiah 2 Kings  xviii.  4. 

15.  E-phraim Numbers  xiii.  8. 

16.  P-halti , 1 Sam.  xxv.  44. 

17.  R-ebekah Gen.  xxvii.  6,  17. 

18.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  3. 

19.  U-zziah 2 Chron.  xxvi.  19. 

20.  D-eborah Judges  v.  7. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  69— “ IT  SHALL  BE  WELL  WlTU  THE 

righteous.”— Isa.  iii.  10. 

1.  I-srael Num.  xi.  10. 

2.  T-aberah Num.  xi.  3. 

3.  S-eer 1 Sam.  ix.  9. 

4.  H-obab Num.  x.  29. 

5.  A-bsalom. 2 Sam.  xiv.  25. 

6.  L-ydia Acts  xvi.  13,  14. 

7.  L-uke 2 Tim.  iv.  11. 

8.  B-ethany Luke  x.  38  ; John  xi.  1. 

9.  E-lah l[Sam.  xvii.  2. 

10.  W-isdom Prov.  viii.  11. 

11.  E zekiel Ezek.  i.  1. 

12.  L-evi Gen.  xxxv.  23. 

13.  L-amech Gen.  v.  28. 

14.  W-ise-men Matt.  ii.  1-11. 

15.  I-shmael .Gen.  'xxi.  9-21. 

16.  T-abor  Psalm  lxxxix.  12. 

17.  H-oreb Deut.  v.  1, 


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18.  T-hyathira 

19.  H-ophni  

20.  E-uphrates 

21.  R-achel 

22.  Isaac..  

23.  G-ehazi 

24.  H-ezekiah 

25.  T-yre 

26.  E-limelech 

27.  O-badiah 

28.  U-rim  and  Tliummim 

29.  S-alvation 


Acts  xvi.  14. 

1 Sam.  ii.  34. 

Gen.  ii.  14. 

...... .Gen.  xxix.  9. 

Genesis  xxvii.  22  23 

2 Kings  v.  20. 

. . .2  Kings  xx.  8-11. 

1 Kings  r.  1. 

Ruth  i.  1,  2. 

Obad.  i.  1. 

. . Exodus  xxviii.  30. 
. .* Rev.  vii.  9-21. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  70.  — “HOPE  THOU  IN  GOD.” — - 
Psalm  xlii.  11. 


1.  H-ebron 1 Sam.  ii.  2-4. 

2.  O-thniel Judges  i.  11,  33. 

3.  P-adan-aram Gen.  xxviii.  5. 

4.  E-lisha 2 Kings  iii.  11. 


5.  T-erah Gen.  xi.  31,  32. 

6.  H-azael 2 Kings  viii.  15. 

7.  O-livet 2 Sam.  xv.  30. 

8.  U-ri Exodus  xxxi.  1,  2. 

9.  I-sboshetb 2 Sam.  iv.  5,  6. 

10.  N-achons 2 Sam.  vi.  6. 

11.  G-ilgal Josh.  v.  9.  12. 

12.  O-bed Ruthiv.  17. 

13.  D-emetrius Acts  xix.  24. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  71. — HARDEN  NOT  YOUR  HEARTS. — • 
Psalm  xcv.  8. 


1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 


H-adad 

A-lexandria 

R-ome 

D-ura 

E-lah 

N-adab. . . . 


..1  Kings  xi.  14. 

. .Acts  xviii.  24, 

. ...Acts  xix.  21.  . 

Dan.  iii.  1. 

. .1  Sam.  xxi.  9. 

1 Kings  xiy.  29. 


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7.  N-athan 1 Kings  i.  10. 

v 8.  O-ded 2Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

9.  T-ertius Rom.  xvi.  22. 

10.  Y-oke Gen.  xxvii.  40. 

11.  O-zem 1 Chron.  ii.  15. 

12.  U-riah 2 Sam.  xii.  9. 

13.  R-ephidim Exodus  xvii.  8. 

14.  H-ephzi-bah 2 Kings  xxi.  1. 

15.  E-phphatha .Mark  vii.  34. 

16.  A-senath Gen.  xli.  45. 

17.  R-ahab James  ii.  15  ; Heb.  xi  31. 

18.  T-yrannus . . . Acts  xix.  9. 

19.  S-abeans Job.  i.  15. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  72. — ADD  TO  YOUR  FAITH,  VIRTUE.— 
2 Peter  i.  5. 

1.  A-pollos Acts  xviii.  24. 

2.  D-amaris Acts  xvii.  34. 

3.  D-agon 1 Sam.  v.  2. 

4.  T-atnai Ezra  v.  3. 

5.  O-rnan 1 Cbron.  xxi.  18, 

6.  Y-arn 1 Kings  x.  28. 

7.  O-badiali Obadiab  i. 

8.  U-z Job  i.  1. 

9.  R-ebobotli Gen.  xxvi.  22. 

10.  F-estus Acts  xxiv.  27. 

11.  A-rcbippus..  Pbil.  i.  2. 

12.  I-sbbi-benob 2 Sam.  xxi.  16. 

13.  T-ebeth Esther  ii.  16. 

14.  H aggith 2 Sam.  in.  4. 

15.  V-ine Isaiab  v.  7. 

16. “I-dumea Ezekiel  xxxv.  15. 

17.  R-aguel Num.  x.  29 

18.  T-oi 2 Sam.  viii.  10. 

19.  U-zziah Zee.  xiv.  5. 

20*  Edomites * , xxvi.  9. 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  73. — “ BE  GLAD  IN  THE  LORD.” — 
Psa.  xciv.  34. 

1.  B-artimeus Mark  x.  46. 

2.  E-lymas Acts.  xiii.  8. 


3.  G-ilgal 

4.  L-ehi . . 

5.  A-dam 

6.  D-ura. 


. . . . Jud.  ii.  1. 
. .Jud.  xy.  19. 
Josh.  xiii.  16. 
. . . Dan.  iii.  1 


7.  I saac Gen.  xxvi.  1. 

8.  N-athan 2 Sam.  xii.  13. 


9*  T-ilgath-pilneser 2 Chron.  xxviii.  20. 

10.  H-iram 1 Kings  vii.  45. 

11.  E-glon Jud.  iii.  14. 


12.  L-ystra. 

13.  O-mri . . . 

14.  R-amah. 

15.  D-othan 


■ Acts  xiv.  8. 

1 Kings  xvi.  16. 
. . .1  Sam.  ii.  11. 
,.2  Kings  vi.  13. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  74. — DANIEL. 


1.  D-orcas. 

2.  A-bel . . . 

3.  N-athan 

4.  I-srael . . 

5.  E-gypt.. 

6.  L-emuel 


. . .Acts  ix.  36. 
. . . .Gen.  iY.  8. 
. . 2 Sam.  xii.  7. 
Gen.  xxvii.  41. 
...  Ex.  xiii.  3. 
.ProY.  xxxi.  1. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  75.— WASH  AND  BE  CLEAN.— 
2 Kings  y.  19. 


1.  W-idow 

2.  A-binadab . . 

3.  S-biloh 

4.  H~adassah . . 

5.  A-malekites 

6.  N-aamah... 

7.  D-amascus. 


. . . Luke  xxi.  3. 
1 Sam.  xvii.  13. 

. .1  Sam.  iii.  21. 
Esther  ii.  7. 

..1  Sam.  xxx.  1. 

Gen.  iv.  22. 

.Acts  ix,  19,  20. 


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f 8.  B-enliadad 1 Kings  xx.  32. 

9.  E-phesus Actsxix.  1 — 9. 

10.  C-armel 1 Sam.  xxv.  2,  3. 

11.  L-ydia. . . Acts  xvi.  14,  15. 

12.  E-gypt Gen.  xvi.  1. 

13.  A-bsalom 2 Sam.  xviii.  18. 

14.  M-isroch 2 Kings  xix.  37. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  76.— PATIENCE. — Rom.  Y.  3. 

1.  P-aul 1 Tim.  i.  1. 

2.  A-bel Gen.  iv.  11. 

3.  T-imothv .2  Tim.  iii..  15. 

4.  I-sraelites Exod.  xix.  4,  5. 

5.  E-sau Gen.  xxv.  33. 

6.  N-athaniel John  i.  45,  49. 

7.  C-anaan Ex.  iii.  8. 

8.  E-phraim Gen.  xlviii.  20. 

fcEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  77.— CLEANSE  THOU  ME  FROM  SECRET 
FAULTS.—  Psa.  xix.  12. 

1.  C-ain Gen.  iv.  12. 

2.  L-amech Gen.  v.  28. 

3.  E-ve Gen.  iii.  20. 

4.  A-dam Gen.  iii.  20. 

5.  N-ehemiah Neh.  i.  4. 

6.  S-aul 1 Sam.  xv.  17-30. 

7.  E-paphroditus Phil.  ii.  25. 

8.  T-ertius Rom.  xvi.  20. 

9.  II-achilah I Sam.  xxiii.  19. 

10.  O-ded 2 Chron.  xxviii.  9. 

11.  U-rijah 2 Kings  xvi.  11. 

12.  M-anoah Jud.  xiii.  17. 

13.  E-d Josh.  xxii.  34. 

14.  F-elix Actsxxiv.  27. 

15.  R-ehoboam 2 Chron.  x.  13. 

16.  O-n Gen.  xli.  45. 

17.  M-oab. , 2 Kings  iii.  27. 


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18.  S-arah. . 

19.  E-sau  . . 

20.  C-yrus . . 

21.  R-achab. 

22.  E-zek . . . 

23.  T-homas 


. .Gen.  xviii.  11. 
Gen.  xxxiii.  19. 

Isa.  xiv.  1. 

. . Jer.  xxxy.  6. 
. .Gen.  xxvi.  21. 
. . . John  xx.  19. 


24.  F-estus . . . 

25.  A-chan . . . 

26.  U-zzah... 

27.  L-azarus . . 

28.  T-ertullus 

29.  S-amuel.. 


Acts  xxv.  9-11. 
...Josh.  vii.  20. 
.2  Sam.  vi.  6. 
. . .John  xi.  43. 
. . Acts  xxiv.  2. 
.1  Sam.  xv.  22. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO  78. — DRAW  NIGH  TO  GOD.— Jas.  iv.  8. 


1.  D-aniel...  . 

2.  R-iblah 

3.  A-haziah’s . . 

4.  In-a-well 

5.  N-ob 

6.  I-shbi-benob 

7.  G-oliath 

8.  H-anani 


1 Chron.  iii.  1. 

2 Kings  xxv  6. 

2 Kings  xi.  1. 

2 Sam.  xvii.  18,  19. 

1 Sam.  xxii.  19. 

2 Sam.  xxi.  16. 

1 Sam.  xvi.  23. 

2 Chron.  xvi  7. 


9.  T-hebez. 

10.  O-rpah. 

11.  G-adara. 

12.  O-rnan. 

13.  D-othan 


. .. . Jud.  ix.  50-54. 
Ruth  i.  14. 

Mark  v.  1-9. 

1 Chron.  xxi.  18. 
...  2 Kings  xi.  13. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  79.— I WILL  COME  AGAIN.— 
John  xiv.  3. 


1.  I-ssachar 

2.  W-isdom 

3.  I-saac . . . 

4.  L-evites . . 

5.  L-ehi .... 


. . Gen.  lix.  14. 

Prov.  viii.  30. 
.Gen.  xxi.  16. 
. . . Num.  i.  50. 
Jud.  xy.  9. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


6.  C-ain Gen.  iv.  16, 

7.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.  4. 

8.  M-elchizedec Gen.  xiv.  18. 

9.  E-li 1 Sam.  iii.  18. 

10.  A-hithophels 2 Sam.  xvii.  7. 

11.  G-omorrah Gen.  xix.  28. 

12.  A-himaaz 2 Sam*  xvii.  17. 

13.  I-chabod 1 Sam.  iv.  22. 

14.  N-ebo Deut.  xxxiv.  1,  5. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  80. — JESUS  WEPT. — John  xi.  35. 

1.  J-oppa Acts  ix.  39. 

2.  E-limelech Ruth  i.  2. 

3.  S-hephatiah 2 Sam.  iii.  4. 

4.  U-zziah 2 Chron.  xxvi.  1. 

5.  S-tephanas 2 Cor.  xv.  25. 

6.  W-onderful Isa.  ix.  6. 

7.  E-liab 1 Sam.  xvii.  28. 

8.  P-adanaram Gen.  xxviii.  2. 

9.  T-erah Gen.  xi.  31. 

feEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  81.— OVERCOME  EVIL  WITH  GOOD. — 
Rom.  xii.  21. 

1.  O-phir 2 Chron.  viii.  18. 

2.  V-ine Ps.  lxx.  8 ; Is.  v.  1. 

3.  E-zekiel Ezekiel  i.  1. 

4.  R-echabites Jer.  xxxv.  2. 

5.  C-ain Gen.  iv.  8. 

6.  O-thniel Jud.  i.  12, 13. 

7.  M-ary. Ex.  xv.  20  ; 1 Chron.  iv.  17. 

8.  E-gypt Ex.  xx.  33. 

9.  E-sau Gen.  xxvii.  34. 

10.  V-ophsi Num.  xiii.  14. 

11.  I-srael . . Gen.  xlii.  30. 

12.  L-azarus Luke  xvi.  20. 

13.  W-omen  of  Thebez Jud.  ix.  50. 

14.  I-bzan Jud.  xii.  8,  9. 


15.  T-yre 

16.  H-ananiah 


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Ezek.  xxvii.  28. 
Dan.  i.  7. 

17.  G-erizim Deut.  xi.  29. 

18.  O-badiah 1 Kings  xviii.n4. 

19.  O-wl Isa.  xiii.  19. 

20.  D-aniel Ezek.  xiv.  14;  Dan.  vi.  14. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  82. — EZRA. — EZRA  X.  6. 


1.  E-l-beth-el 

2.  Z-ipporah. 

3.  R-uth 

4.  A-sahel . . . 


Gen.  xxxv.  7. 
. . Ex.  xviii.  2. 
. . . Ruth.  i.  16. 
. 2 Sam.  ii.  18. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  83.  — “LET  NOT  YOUR  HEABT  BE 
TROUBLED.” — John  xiv.  1. 


1.  L-aodicean 

E-phesus 

T-hyatira , 

2.  N-icodemus. . . 

3.  O-nesiphorus 

4.  T-imothy 

5.  Y-oke 

6.  O-lives,  Mount  of 

7.  U-nity 

8.  R-edeemer . 

9.  H-annah 

10.  E-li 

11.  A-saph 

12.  R-amoth  Gilead 

13.  T-iberias,  Sea  of 

1 Sam.  i.  17. 

14.  B-ethseda,  Pool  of 

15.  E-utychus ...  

16.  T-yre 

17.  R-ezin  

18.  O-badiah 

19.  U-riah . 

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20.  B-athsheba 

21.  L-odebar.., 

22.  E-sther 

23.  D-avid 


. .2  Sam.  xi.  3. 
2 Sam.  ix.  4,  5. 
.Esther  viii.  1. 
Matt.  i.  1. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  84.— THE  NIGHT  COMETH. — 
John  ix.  4. 


1.  T-heophilus 

2.  H-azeroth . . 

3.  E-phphatha 

4.  N-imrod 

5.  I-saac 

6.  G-ershom.. 

7.  H-iddokel.. 

8.  T-roas 

9.  C-ana 

10.  O-badiah... 

11.  M-anasseh.. 

12.  E-non 

13.  T-imothy . . . 

14.  H-aran 


Luke  i.  3 ; Acts  i.  1. 
. . . .Num.  xii.  15,  16. 

Mark  vii.  34. 

Gen.  x.  8,  9. 

Gen.  xxiv.  63. 

Exodus  ii.  22. 

Gen.  ii.  14. 

2 Tim.  iv.  13. 

John  Jxxi.  2. 

. .1  Kings  xviii.  5,  6. 

2 Kings  xx.  21. 

John  iii.  23. 

Tim.  iv.  12. 

Gen.  xi.  27. 


'KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  85. — 4 * REST  IN  THE  LORD.” — 
Psalm  xxxvii.  7. 


1.  R-abbah. 

2.  E-kron . . 

3.  S-amaria 

4.  T-admor. 

5.  I-shmael. 

6.  N-ahash. 


...  2 Sam.  xi.  1. 
....2  Kings  i.  2. 
1 Kings  xvi.  32. 
. .1  Kings  ix.  18 

. . Gen.  xvii.  20 
. . . 1 Sam.  xi.  1 


7.  T-arshish Jonah  i.  3 

8.  H-iel 1 Kings  xvi.  34 

9.  E-bedmelech Jer.  xxxviii.  12,  13. 


10.  L-emuel Prov.  xxxi.  1. 

11.  O-livet 2 Sam.  xv.  30. 

12.  R-ipzah 2 Sam.  xxi.  8 

13.  D-amascus Gen.  xv.  2. 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  86.— RICHES.— Job  XXXvi.  19. 


1.  R-uby 

2.  I-dol 

3.  C-amel . . . 

4.  H-eavens  . 

5.  E-nd 

6.  S-pikenard 


Prov.  xxxi.  10. 
. . 1 Cor.  viii.  4. 
. . Matt.  xix.  24. 
. .Psalm  viii.  3. 
. . . 1 Peter  iv.  7. 
John  xii.  3. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  87.— ASA— EYE.— 2 Chron.  XV.  2, 
Gen.  iii.  20. 

1.  A-b-e-1 1 Sam.  vi.  18. 

2.  S-i-u-an Esther  viii.  9. 

3.  A-r-e-tas .2  Cor.  xi.  32. 

KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  NO.  88.— SERPENT.— 1 Cor.  X.  9. 

1.  Sight Luke  iv.  18. 

2.  E-yes John  xi.  15. 

3.  R-est Matt.  ix.  28. 

4.  P-erdition 2 Peter  iii.  7. 

5.  E-lements 2 Peter  iii.  10. 

6.  N-ails John  xx,  25- 

7.  T-hieves  Matt,  xxvii  38 


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KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY,  CHRISTMAS,  NO.  89.  — IMMANUEL.  — 
Isaiah  vii.  14. 


1.  I-saiah 

2.  M-artha 

3.  M-ary 

4.  A-nna 

5.  N-icodemus 

6.  U-r. . 

7.  E-mmaus. . . 

8.  L azarus 


. . . Isaiah  ix.  6,  7. 
. . . Luke  x.  40,  41. 

Luke  x.  39. 

Luke  ii.  36-38. 

.John  xix.  39,  40. 
. . . Gen.  xi.  28,  31. 
Luke  xxiv.  13-35, 
. .John  xi.  43,  44. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  STUDY. — NEW  YEARS,  NO.  90. — “LOOKING 
UNTO  JESUS.” — Heb.  xii.  2. 


1.  L-ydia 

2.  O-nesiphorus 

3.  O-nesimus . . . 

4.  K-orah 

5.  I-saiah 

6.  N-icodemus.. 

7.  G-aius 

8.  U-zziah 

9.  N-athanael.. 

10.  T-ychicus 

11.  O-badiah.... 

12.  J-udas 

13.  E-lisha 

14.  S-tephen 

15.  U-r 

16.  S-imon 


Acts  xvi.  14,  15 

2 Tim.  i.  16,  18. 

Philemon  10,  11. 

Numb.  xvi.  32,  33. 

Isaiah  ix.  6. 

John  iii.  1. 

3 John  1, 

2 Chron.  xxvi.  19,  20. 

John  i.  45,  49. 

Ephesians  vi.  2L 

...  1 Kings  xviii.  3,  4. 
.......  Matt.  xxv. 

...  .2  Kings  v.  10,  14. 

Acts  vii.  59,  60. 

Genesis  xi.  31. 

. . . . Luke  xxii.  31,  34, 


KEY  TO  SCRIPTURE  ENIGMAS, 


KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO  1.— DAVID. 

key  TO  enigma,  no.  2.— “ Eve.”— Gen.  iii  20. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  3.— “ GOG.”— Rev.  XX.  8,  9. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  4. — TEE  RIVER  THAT  WENT  OUT  OF  E|  EN. 
— Gen.  ii.  10. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  5— THE  STONE  WHICH  SLEW  GOLIATH. 
KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  6.— SUNDAY.— SABBATH.— Ex.  XX.  10. 


KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  7.— BABEL. 


1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 


B-abel 

A-bel 

B-el  or  Baal 
El 


Gen.  xi.  9. 

Gen.  iv.  4. 

Judges  ii.  13,  etc. 
Gen.  xxxv.  7. 


KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  8.— SINAI.— Exod.  XX. 


1.  Sin Rom.  vi.  23. 

2.  Ai Josh.  vii.  2. 


KEY  TO  ENIGNA,  NO.  9. 


First , Morning Psa.  xxx.  5. 

Second,  Star 1 Cor.  xv.  41. 

Wh^ole , Morning-Star1 Rev.  xxii.  16. 

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KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  10.— VINE.— John  XV.  5. 


1.  V-igilance 1 Peter  v.  8. 

2.  I-nheritance 1 Peter  i.  4. 

3.  N-egligence 2 Peter  i.  12. 

4.  E-vidence Heb.  xi.  1. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  11.— mano ah.— Judges  xiii. 

1.  Man.  2.  Oh  ! 3.  Ah  ! 


KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  12.— SUBMISSION.— Matt,  xviii.  11; 
Job.  i.  11. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  13.  JOSEPH’S  COFFIN.— Gen.  i.  26  ; 
Exod.  xiii.  19  ; Josh.  xxiv.  32. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO.  14. 


1.  Rain . . Isaiah  lv.  10. 

2.  Bow Lam.  ii.  4. 

3.  Rainbow, Gen.  ix.  12,  13. 

KEY  TO  ENIGMA,  NO/15. 

1.  Fig  2.  Tree. 

Whole,  Fig-tree Luke  xiii.  6 ; Mark  xi.  13,  14,  20,  21, 


key  TO  enigma,  NO.  16. — “abra.” — Mark  xiv.  36; 
Rom.  viii.  15 ; Gal.  iv.  6. 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  ACBOSTICS. 


KEY  TO  ACROSTIC,  NO.  1.— THE  BREASTPLATE— URIM  AND 
THUMMIM. 

1.  T-oh-te 1 Sam.  i.  50. 

2.  H-adadeze-r 2 Sam.  viii.  3. 

3.  E-l-£ 1 Sam.  iv.  18,  19. 

4.  B-ochi-m Jud.  ii.  4,  5. 

5.  R-eb-a Josh.  xiii.  21. 

6.  E-tha -n Psa.  89 — title* 

7.  A-hilu-c? 2 Sam.  viii.  16. 

8.  S-anballa-£ Neh.  ii.  10. 

9.  T-abera-7& Num.  xi.  3. 

10.  P-all-M 1 Chron.  v.  x.  2,  3. 

11.  L-eshe-m Josh.  xix.  47,  Gen.  xxx.  5. 

12.  A-krabbi-m . . . , Num.  xxiv.  4. 

13.  T-o -i 2 Sam.  viii.  9,  10. 

14.  E-liaki-m 2 Kings  xviii.  18. 

KEY  TO  EASTER  ACROSTIC,  NO.  2.— NOW  IS  CHRIST  RISEN 
FROM  THE  DEAD. — 1 Cor.  XY.  20. 

1.  N-oah Gen.  ix.  20,  21. 

2.  O-badiah Obadiah  i. 

3.  W-orship Matt.  iv.  10. 

4.  I-bzan Judges  xii.  8. 

5.  S-alem Gen.  xiv.  18. 

6.  C-apernaum Matt.  iv.  13. 

7.  H-aggai Ezra  v.  1. 

8.  R-echabites Jer.  xxxv.  13. 

9.  I-ttai  2 Sam.  xv.  19. 

10.  S-enacherib 2 Kings  xviii.  3. 

11.  T-obiah Nem.  iv.  3. 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


12.  R-ephidim Exodus  xvii.  8. 

13.  I-shbosheth . . .2  Sam.  iv. 

14.  S-amuel 1 Sam.  xii.  18. 

15.  E-benezer 1 Sam.  vii.  12. 

16.  N-ehemiah Nem.  i.  11. 

17.  F-elix Acts  xxiv.  25. 

18.  R-amah  of  Benjamin 1 Sam.  xxviii.  3. 

19.  O-mri 1 Kings  xvi.  16. 

20.  M-attan 2 Kings  xi.  18. 

21 . T-ertullus Acts  xxiv. 

22.  H-aman Esther  vii.  10. 

23.  E-bed-meleh  the  eunuch Jer.  xxxviii.  7. 

24.  D-ungeon Jer.  xxxviii.  13. 

25.  E-l-elohe-Israe! Gen.  xxxiii.  20. 

26.  A-chan Joshua  vii,  1. 

27.  3>evil ....Eph.  vi.  11, 


KEY  TO  BIBLE  ANAGRAMS 


KEY  TO  ANAGRAM,  NO.  1. 


Nos.  6,  5,  1,  2,  3 Haman Esther  vii.  10. 

“ 3,  4,  5,  6,  Noah Gen.  x.  1. 

“ 6,  2,  1,  Ham Gen.  x.  6. 

“ 1,  2,  3,  Man  Gen.  iii.  24. 

“ 1,  2,  4,  3,  Maon Josh.  xv.  55. 

“ 3,  2,  5,  1,  Naam 1 Chron.  iv.  15. 

“ 3,  4,  No Jer.  lvi.  25. 

“ 4,  3,  On Gen.  xli.  45. 


KEY  TO  ANAGRAM,  NO.  2.— NEBUCHADNEZZAR.— Dan.  ii.  28. 


N-er  1 Sam.  xiv.  50. 

E-zra Ezra  vii.  11. 

B-ezer Deut.  iv.  43. 

U-z Job.  i.  1. 

C-ana John  ii.  1. 

H-ur Exod.  xvii.  12. 

A-bana .2  Kings  v.  12. 

D-an Gen.  xlix.  16. 

N-un , Numbers  xxvii.  18. 

E-hud Judges  iii.  15. 

Z-eeb Judges  vii.  25. 

Z-ebah. . . Judges  viii.  5* 

A-bner 2 Sam.  ii.  8. 

R-euben Deut.  xxxiii.  6. 

KEY  TO  ANAGRAM,  NO.  3. — JERUSALEM.— Matt.  ii.  1. 

J-ael Judges  v.  24. 

E-lam Gen.  x.  22. 

R-am 1 Chron.  ii.  9. 

U-r Gen.  xv.  7. 

S-amuel 1 Sam.  vii.  6. 

A-r Numb.  xxi.  28. 

L-emuel Prov.  xxxi.  1. 

E-sau . Gen.  xxxvi.  9. 

M -ars  Hill Acts  xvii.  22. 

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KEY  TO  SCRIPTURE  ALPHABETS, 


KEY  TO  SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  1. 


A-ugustus 

B-artimeus 

C-ain 

D-elilah 

E-sau 

F-estus 

G-alilee 

H-erod 

I-dumea 

J-acob 

K-irjath-jearim 

L-ebanon 

M-elchizedek . . . 

N-abal 

Omesiphorus. . . 

P-haraoh 

Q-ueen  Esther . 

R-ab-shakeh 

S-ennacherib . . . 

T-abitha 

U-r 

V-ashti 

W-hale 

Y-outhful 

Z-accheus  

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Luke  ii.  1. 

Mark  x.  46,  52. 

Genesis  iv.  8 

.Judges  xvi.  4,  21. 

Genesis  xxv.  28. 

Acts  xxiv.  27. 

Matthew  iii.  13. 

Matt.  ii.  16. 

Isaiah  xxxiv.  5. 

Gen.  xxxii.  7. 

1 Sam.  vii.  2. 

. . . .Jeremiah  xviii.  14. 

Genesis  xiv.  18. 

....  1 Samuel  xxv.  37. 

II.  Tim.  i.  16,  18. 

. .Exodus  viii.  28,  32. 

Esther  ii.  15. 

II.  Kings  xviii.  19,  25. 
.II.  Kings  xix.  35,  37. 

Acts  ix.  36,  41. 

Nehemiah  ix.  7. 

Esther  i.  12. 

. .Genesis  i.  21. 

II.  Tim.  ii.  22. 

Luke  xix.  24. 


SCRIPTURE  ALPHABETS. 


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KEY  TO  SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  2. 


A-bsalom 

B-abel 

C-armel 

D-eborah 

E-sau 

F-elix 

G-abriel 

H-annah 

I-srael 

J -ethro 

K-adesh-barnea 

L-azarus 

M-olech 

N-oah 

O-phel 

P-atmos 

Q-uartus 

R-acbab 

S-amson 

T-yre 

U-phaz 

V-ashti 

Z-oar 


2 Sam.  xviii.  9. 

Gen.  xi.  49. 

1 Kings  xviii.  42,  43. 

Gen.  xxxv.  8. 

Heb.  xii.  16. 

Acts  xxiv.  25. 

Dan.  ix.  21. 

1 Sam.  i.  27,  28. 

. . .Gen.  xxxii.  22,  28. 

Exodus  iii.  1. 

Deut.  i.  19. 

Luke  xvi.  20,  21. 

Lev.  xx.  2.  3. 

Gen.  vi.  13,  22. 

. . .2  Chron.  xxvii.  3. 

Rev.  i.  9. 

Rom.  xvi.  23. 

Matt.  i.  5. 

Jud.  xiv.  5,  6. 

2 Sam.  xxiv.  7. 

. . . Jer.  x.  9. 

Esther  i.  9,  19. 

Gen.  xix.  22. 


KEY  TO  SCRIPTURE  ALPHABET,  NO.  3. 


A-hasuerus Esther  i.  1. 

B-elshazzar Daniel  v.  1,  4. 

C-aleb Num.  xiii.  30,  33. 

D-eborah Judges  iv.  4,  14. 

E-ngedi 1 Sam.  xxiv.  1, 17. 

F-estus Acts  xxvi.  24. 

G-ethsemane John  xviii.  1,  2.  Matt.  xxvi.  36. 

H-ebron 2 Sam.  ii.  11. 

I-shmael Gen.  xvi.  16,  xxi.  9. 

J-erusalem Psalm  cxxxvii.  6. 

K-ish 1 Sam.  ix.  1,  2. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


L-ucifer. . . 
M-arcus. . . 
N-inevah. . 
O-nesimus 
P-udens . . . 
R-hoda. . . . 

T-roas 

U-zzah. . . . , 
Y-ashti. . . . 
Z-ion 


. . .Isaiah  xiv.  12. 

Col.  iv.  10. 

.Zephaniah  ii.  13. 
. . Philemon  i.  16. 
.2  Timothy  iv.  21. 
. . Acts  xii.  13,  14. 

Acts  xx.  6,  7. 

. . 2 Sam.  vi.  6,  7. 

Esther  i.  19. 

Psalm  cxxxy  . 21. 


KEY  TO  ALPHABET  OF  SCRIPTURE  GEOGRAPHY  NO.  4. 


A-rnon 

B-erea 

C-armel : 

D-othan 

E-gypt 

F-air  Havens 

G-ezer 

H-achiiah 

I-conium 

J-abbok 

K-irjath-arba 

L-ebanon 

M-arah 

N-ain 

O-phel 

P-atara 

R-ephidim 

S -iloam 

Tadmor 

U-r 

V-ineyards,  Plains  of  the 

W-ilderness 

Z-idon 


Num  xxii.  36. 

....Acts  xvii.  10,  11. 
. 1 Kings  xviii.  20,  38. 

Gen.  xxxvii.  17. 

1 Kings  x.  28,  29. 

Acts  xxvii.  8. 

1 Kings  ix.  16. 

1 Sam  xxiii.  19. 

Acts  xvi.  2. 

Gen.  xxxii.  22-32. 

Gen.  xxiii.  2. 

1 Kings  v.  6-9. 

. . . .Exodus  xv.  23-25. 

Luke  vii.  11. 

Neh.  xi.  21. 

Acts  xxi.  1. 

Exodus  xvii.  8. 

J ohn  ix.  7. 

2 Chron.  viii.  4. 

Gen.  xv.  7. 

Judges  xi.  33. 

Numbers  xxxiii.  6,  7. 

Gen.  xlix.  13. 


APPENDIX 


COMPRISING 


AND 


Tabular  Information. 


APPENDIX. 


549 


THE  LOST  BOOKS. 

The  books  referred  to  in  and  by  the  sacred  writers  and  not 
comprised  in  the  Bible  and  known  as  the  lost  books  of  the 
Bible  are  as  follows  : 

The  Book  of  the  Wars  of  the  Lord. — Num.  xxi.  14. 
This  was  probably  what  its  title  indicates,  a narrative  of  the 
Hebrew  wars  by  an  unknown  author,  and  of  which  or  of  its 
writer  there  remains  no  trace.  This  was  probably  used  by 
Moses  when  writing  the  Pentateuch. 

Book  of  Jasher. — Josh.  x.  13,  II.  Sam.  1 18.  It  was  sup- 
posed to  be  a collection  of  poems  on  historical  and  other  sub- 
jects sang  by  the  people  as  “Jasher  ” means  “ Sang.” 

Eleven  Additional  Works  are  referred  to  by  name  in  the 
Bible  as  having  been  used  in  composing  the  Books  of  1 and  2 
Chronicles,  some  of  which  were  also  used  by  the  compiler  of 
the  books  of  Kings.  These  eleven  are  : — 

The  book  of  Samuel,  the  Seer,  1 Chron.xxix.  29. 

The  book  of  Nathan,  the  prophet,  1 Chron.  xxix.  29. 

The  book  of  Gad,  the  Seer,  1 Chron.  xxix.  29. 

The  book  of  Ahijah,  the  Shilonite,  2 Chron.  9-29. 

The  vision  of  Iddo,  the  Seer,  2 Chron.  ix  29. 

The  book  of  the  Kings  of  Israel  and  Judah,  1 Chron.  ix.  1. 

The  book  of  Shemaiah,  the  prophet,  2 Chron.  xii.  15. 

The  book  of  Iddo,  the  Seer,  about  genealogies,  2 Ch.  xii.  15. 

The  Story  of  the  prophet  Iddo  ; 2 Chron.  xiii.  22. 

The  Book  of  Jehu,  the  son  of  Hanani,  2 Chron.  xx.  34. 

The  Prophecy  of  Enoch,  Jude  14. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE 


BOOKS  OF  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 

NAME.  CHAPT’S.  DIVISION.  AUTHOR. 


Genesis 

50 

Books  of  the  Law. 

Moses. 

Exodus 

40 

* u 

tt 

Leviticus 

27 

it 

a 

Numbers 

36 

1 1 

t* 

Deuteronomy 

34 

a 

tt 

Joshua 

24 

Historical. 

Joshua. 

Judges 

21 

<t 

Samuel.  ? 

Kuth 

4 

tt 

Samuel.? 

1 Samuel.  ... 

31 

a 

Samuel,  Gad  and 

2 Samuel 

24 

<< 

Nathan. 

1 Kings 

22 

tt 

Nathan,  Gad,  Ahijah 

2 Kings 

25 

n 

Iddo,  Isaiah  and  others 

1 Chronicles. 

29 

a 

Ezra  and 

2 Chronicles. 

36 

tt 

others. 

Ezra 

10 

a 

Ezra. 

Nehemiah 

13 

n 

Nehemiah. 

Esther  ....  . . 

10 

a 

Ezra.  ? 

Job 

42 

Poetical. 

Moses.? 

Psalms 

150 

a 

David  and  others. 

Proverbs  .... 

31 

n 

Solomon. 

Ecclesiastes . . 

12 

n 

a 

S’ngof  Sol’m’n 

. 8 

n 

• 

a 

Isaiah 

66 

Major  Prophets. 

Isaiah. 

Jeremiah.  ... 

52 

u 

Jeremiah. 

Lamentations 

5 

u 

tt- 

Ezekiel 

48 

n 

Ezekiel. 

Daniel 

12 

a 

Daniel. 

Hosea 

14 

Minor  Prophets. 

Hosea. 

Joel 

3 

<t 

Joel. 

Amos 

9 

a 

Amos. 

Obadiah 

1 

tt 

Obadiah. 

Jonah 

4 

a 

Jonah. 

Micah 

7 

a 

Micah. 

Nahum 

3 

tt 

Nahum. 

Habakkuk  . . 

3 

tt 

Habakkuk. 

Zephaniah  . . 

3 

a 

Zephaniah. 

Haggai 

2 

tt 

Haggai. 

Zechariah. . 

14 

tt 

Zechariah. 

Malachi 

4 

h 

Malachi. 

APPENDIX. 


551 


BOOKS  OF  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT. 


NAME.  CHAPT’S.  DIVISION. 

AUTHOR. 

Matthew 

28 

Historical 

Matthew. 

Mark 

16 

44 

Mark. 

Luke 

24 

a 

Luke. 

John 

21 

(( 

John. 

The  Acts 

28 

a 

Luke. 

Romans 

16 

The  Pauline  Epistles. 

Paul. 

1 Corinthians. 

16 

(t 

44 

1 Corinthians. 

13 

a 

44 

Galatians 

6 

u 

44 

Ephesians 

6 

44 

44 

Philippians . . . 

4 

u 

44 

Colossians. . . . 

4 

a 

44 

1 Thessalonians 

5 

44 

44 

2 Thessalonians 

3 

tc 

44 

1 Timothy. . . 

6 

44 

44 

2 Timothy 

4 

(4 

44 

Titus 

3 

44 

44 

Philemon  .... 

1 

4 4 

44 

Hebrews 

13 

44 

Paul.? 

Epistle  of  James 

5 

General  Epistles. 

James. 

1 Peter 

5 

44 

Peter0 

2 Peter 

3 

44 

44 

1 John 

5 

44 

John* 

2 John 

1 

44 

44 

3 John 

1 

44 

44 

Jude 

1 

44 

Judec 

Revelation , . . 

22 

Prophetical 

John0 

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CURIOSITIES  OP  THE  BIBLE. 


INTERESTING  BIBLE  FACTS. 

The  learned  Prince  of  Grenada,  heir  to  the  Spanish  throne, 
imprisoned  by  order  of  the  Crown  for  fear  he  should  aspire  to 
the  throne,  was  kept  in  solitary  confinement  in  the  old  prison 
at  the  Place  of  Skulls,  Madrid.  After  thirty-three  years  in  this 
living  tomb  death  came  to  his  release,  and  the  following  re- 
searches taken  from  the  Bible  and  marked  with  an  old  nail  on 
the  rough  walls  of  his  cell  told  how  the  brain  sought  employ- 
ment through  the  weary  years  : 

In  the  Old  Testament.  New  Testament.  Total. 


Books, 

39 

27 

66 

Chapters, 

920 

266 

1,195 

Verses, 

23,214 

7,959 

31,173 

Words, 

592,493 

181,253 

773,746 

Letters, 

2,728,100 

838,380 

3,566,480 

The  middle  chapter  and  the  shortest  in  the  Bible  is  Psalm  117. 
The  middle  verse  in  the  Bible  is  Psalm  cxviii.  8. 

The  word  “and  ” occurs  in  the  Old  Testament  10,684  times. 
The  word  “Jehovah”  occurs  6,855  times. 

In  the  Bible  the  word  “Lord  ” is  found  1,853  times. 

“ Reverend  ” occurs  but  once  and  that  in  Psalm  cxi.  9. 

The  middle  book  of  the  Old  Testament  is  Proverbs. 

The  middle  chapter  is  Job  xxix. 

The  middle  verse  is  II.  Chronicles  xx.  13. 

The  shortest  verse  is  I.  Chron.  i.  25  ; the  longest,  Esther  viii.  9. 
All  the  letters  of  the  alphabet  are  in  Ezra  vii.  21,  except  / and  /. 
II.  Kings  xix.  and  Isaiah  xxxvii.  are  alike. 

The  book  of  Esther  contains  10  chapters,  but  neither  the 
word  “ Lord”  nor  “ God,”  are  to  be  found  in  it. 

The  middle  book  of  the  New  Testament  is  II.  Thessalonians. 
The  middle  chapter  is  between  Romans  xiii.  and  xiv. 

The  middle  verse  is  Acts  xvii.  17. 

The  shortest  verse  is  John  xi.  35. 

In  Psalm  cvii.  four  verses  are  alike — the  8-15-21,  and  31. 
Acts  of  the  Apostles  xxvi.  is  the  finest  chapter  to  read. 

Psalm  xxiii.  is  regarded  as  the  most  beautiful  chapter. 

The  four  most  inspiring  promises  in  the  Bible  are  John  xiv.  2 ; 
John  vi.  37  ; St  Mattiiew  xi,  28  and  Psalm  xxxvii.  4. 


THE  FATE  OF  THE  APOSTLES. 


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THE  FATE  OF  THE  APOSTLES. 

St.  Matthew  was  martyred  in  a city  in  Ethiopia. 

St.  Mark  was  dragged  through  the  streets  of  Alexandria,  in 
Egypt,  till  he  expired. 

St.  Luke  was  hanged  upon  an  olive  tree  in  Greece. 

St.  John,  after  having  been  put  into  a caldron  of  boiling  oil 
at  Pome,  and  receiving  no  hurt,  died  a natural  death  at 
Ephesus,  in  Asia. 

St.  Peter  was  crucified  at  Pome,  and,  according  to  his  re- 
quest, with  his  head  downward,  thinking  himself  unworthy  to 
die  in  the  posture  which  his  Lord  had  died. 

St.  James  the  Great  was  beheaded  at  Jerusalem. 

St.  James  the  Less  was  thrown  from  a pinnacle  of  the  tem- 
ple and  beaten  to  death  with  a fullar’s  club. 

St.  Phillip  was  hanged  against  a pillar  at  Hierapolis,  a city  in 
Phrygia,  till  he  expired. 

St.  Thomas  was  pierced  through  the  body  with  a lance,  at 
Corarandel,  in  the  East  Indies. 

St.  Bartholomew  met  his  death  by  being  flayed  alive. 

St.  Jude  was  shot  to  death  with  arrows. 

St.  Simeon,  the  zealot,  was  crucified  in  Persia. 

St.  Andrew  was  bored  to  a cross,  from  which  he  preached 
till  he  expired. 

St.  Matthias  was  first  stoned  and  afterward  beheaded. 

St.  Barnabas  was  stoned  to  death  by  the  Jews  at  Salamais. 

St.  Paul  the  great  Apostle  to  the  Gentiles,  was  beheaded  at 
Pome  by  the  tyrant  Nero. 

Such  was  the  fate  of  the  first  preachers  of  the  gospel  of 
peace,  according  to  tradition  and  the  best  accounts  we  have  of 
their  end,  and  truly  they  were  “sent  forth  as  sheep  among 
wolves.” 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


THE  SEVEN  BIBLES  OF  THE  WORLD. 

THE  KORAN  OF  THE  MOHAMMEDANS. 

The  name  Koran  is  derived  from  an  Arabic  word  guard,  te 
“read,”  and  this  from  the  older  Shemitic,  meaning  to  “cry 
aloud,”  to  “pronounce,”  “utter,”  “dictate.”  It  is  supposed 
to  have  obtained  its  name  from  the  claim  made,  that  it  was 
dictated  to  Mohammed  by  the  angel  Gabriel.  This  Mohammed 
was  born  at  Mecca  about  570  a.d.  and  died  at  Medena  632. 

In  his  fifteenth  year  (610)  he  claimed  that  he  received  a visit 
from  the  Angel  Gabriel  in  the  wild  solitude  of  Mount  Hira  near 
Mecca.  He  was  frightened  and  attempted  to  commit  suicide^ 
but  his  wife  predicted  that  he  would  be  the  prophet  of  Arabia. 
The  angel  appeared  to  him  again  in  a vision,  saying  “ I am 
Gabriel,  and  thou  art  Mohammed,  the  prophet  of  God.  Fear 
not.”  His  public  career  as  a reformer  now  began.  The  reve- 
lations of  Gabriel,  now  like  the  sound  of  a bell  and  again  like 
the  voice  of  a man,  continued  from  time  to  time  for  more  than 
twenty  years  and  are  deposited  in  the  Koran.  Mohammed 
dictated  his  revelations  leaf  by  leaf  as  occasion  demanded. 
A year  after  his  death,  Zayd,  his  chief  amanuensis  collected  the 
scattered  fragments  “from  palm  leaves,  and  tablets  of  white 
stone  and  from  the  breast  of  men”  but  without  regard  to 
chronological  order. 

The  Koran  has  114  chapters.  These  vary  greatly  in  their 
length,  from  40  octavo  pages  to  a short  paragraph  containing 
a verse  or  two.  Besides  this  there  is  an  artificial  division  into 
sixty-five  equal  parts,  and  each  of  these  again  subdivided  into 
four  equal  parts.  There  are  seven  principal  editions  or  ancient 
copies  of  the  Koran,  but  they  all  agree  in  the  same  total  of 
words  which  are  77,639  and  the  same  total  of  letters  323,015. 

The  Koran  admits  the  Divine  authority  of  the  Jewish  Scrip- 
tures, makes  the  fear  of  a personal  God  the  groundwork 
of  its  religion.  It  promulgates  the  doctrine  of  Allah’s 
sovereignty,  of  his  immutable  throne,  of  his  eternal  decrees, 
and  of  his  continual  personal  providence.  It  teaches  a great 
judgment  to  come,  a resurrection-day  of  final  account,  “the 


THE  SEVEN  BIBLES  OF  THE  WORLD. 


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book  ” in  which  each  man  shall  read  the  true  value  of  the  life 
lived  by  him  in  this  preparatory  world,  the  meeting  with  his  sins 
that  have  gone  before  him,  and  a sublime  vigorous  doctrine  of 
prayer.  But  it  has  no  reference  to  the  doctrine  of  the  cross  or 
any  hint  of  the  mediatorial  idea.  Besides  it  has  three  great 
positive  deformities — the  doctrine  of  polygamy,  of  slavery  and 
the  sensual  aspect  it  gives  to  the  happiness  of  Paradise.  The 
Koran  is  the  most  positive  rival  of  the  Bible,  but  infinitely  be- 
low it  in  purity,  interest  and  value.  The  one  is  of  the  earth, 
earthly  ; the  other  is  from  heaven,  heavenly.  The  Koran  is 
sectional : the  Bible  is  universal. 

THE  THREE  VEDAS  OF  THE  HINDOOS. 

The  word  Vedas  is  derived  from  the  Sanscrit  Va'dahaz  “ to 
know.”  The  three  Vedas  are  in  Sanscrit,  in  prose  and  hymns, 
The  hymns,  numbering  about  1000,  and  though  formerly  one 
work,  they  are  divided  into  four  parts  ; these  are  the  sacred 
writings  of  the  Hindoos,  of  great  antiquity,  but  of  uncertain  date. 
They  are  regarded  as  containing  the  true  knowledge  of  God, 
of  His  religion  and  of  His  worship.  These  V edas  vary  greatly  in 
age,  represent  many  stages  of  thought  and  worship,  the  earliest 
being  the  simplest.  The  Vedas  have  their  origin  in  the  won- 
der with  which  early  man  regarded  the  universe  and  the  oper- 
ations going  on  in  it.  They  consist,  therefore,  largely  of  highly 
figurative  addresses  to  the  great  powers  of  nature  under  seem- 
ingly different  representations,  between  whom,  however,  a 
great  power  (OM)  is  divinely  recognized.  Graduallv  these 
powers  became  more  and  more  endowed  with  personality,  and 
ultimately  came  to  be  regarded  as  real  divinities,  to  whose  num- 
ber more  were  gradually  added. 

The  hymns  of  the  Vedas  embrace  the  earliest  known  lyrics 
of  the  Aryan  settlers  of  India.  Dr.  Monier  Williams  thinks 
they  were  probably  composed  by  a succession  of  poets  at  dif- 
ferent dates,  between  1500  and  1000  B.  c.  The  third  division 
of  each  Veda  is  not  earlier  than  600  B.c.  and  shows  the  work- 
ing of  the  Aryan  mind  upon  religious  and  philosophic  prob- 
lems. Writers  upon  this  subject  mark  the  beginning's  of 
certain  Vedic  works  with  1200,  1000,  800  and  600  years  B.  c. 


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THE  ZENDAVESTA  OF  THE  PERSIANS. 

Zendavesta,  a Persian  compound  word,  meaning*  (the  living 
word,  or  commentary  and  text),  is  the  collective  name  of  the 
Sacred  books  of  the  Parsees  containing  the  doctrines  of  the  an- 
cient Persian  religion  founded  by  Zoroaster.  It  is  supposed 
he  was  born  in  Bacria,  his  father’s  name  being  Pournsaspa. 
This  is  all  that  is  known  of  his  personal  life.  The  time  in  which 
he  lived  is  utterly  uncertain,  some  placing  him  500  years  before 
Christ,  and  others  6000  years  before  Plato. 

The  religious  system  which  he  developed  is  a complete  dual- 
ism, Ormuz  being  the  creator  and  ruler  of  all  that  is  good 
and  bright,  Ahriman  the  chief  of  that  which  is  dark  and  evil. 

To  each  of  these  supreme  beings  belongs  a member  of  subor- 
dinate spirits  and  all  that  exists  is  divided  between  these  two 
realms.  Man  has  to  choose  and  according  to  his  choice  he  will 
after  death  go  to  Ormuz  or  to  Ahriman.  The  way  to  the  first 
is  pure  thought,  pure  speech  and  pure  actions.  The  only  ob- 
ject of  worship  was  fire.  The  priests  who  maintained  and  con- 
ducted the  worship  were  the  Magi. 

THE  EDDAS  OF  THE  SCANDINAVIANS. 

The  two  Eddas  (or  Great  grandmothers)  is  a name  given  to 
the  books  by  Bishop  Svejusson,  to  indicate  that  they  are  the 
mothers  of  all  Scandinavian  poetry,  but,  they  are  attributed  to 
Frodi,  a priest  in  Iceland,  retiring  between  1054  and  1133  a.d. 
The  older  one  consists  of  old  mythic  poems.  It  contains  a system 
of  old  Scandinavian  mythology  with  narratives  of  the  exploits  of 
the  gods  and  heroes,  and  some  account  of  the  religious  doctrines 
of  the  ancient  Scandinavians.  Saemund,  one  of  the  earliei 
Christian  priests  in  Iceland  who  was  born  about  the  middle 
of  the  eleventh  century,  and  died  in  1133  A.D.,  having  a 
fondness  for  Paganism  collected  certain  old  pagan  songs  of 
unknown  authorship,  written  at  different  periods  between  the 
sixth  and  eighth  centuries,  mostly  of  a religious  character.  This 
collection  is  called  The  Elder  or  Poetic  Edda,  and  embodies 
thirty-nine  poems.  The  younger  or  prose  Edda  is  a collection  of 
prose  of  a similar  character,  This  is  the  work  of  Gnorro  Stur- 


THE  SEVEN  BIBLES  OF  THE  WOULD. 


557 


leson,  educated  by  Saemund’s  grandson,  and  nearly  a cen- 
tury after  him,  put  together.  He  also  wrote  a kind  of  prose 
synopsis  of  the  whole  mythology  elucidated  by  new  fragments 
of  traditionary  verse.  This  Sturleson  was  born  in  Iceland  in 
1178  and  was  assassinated  there  in  1241  on  his  return  from 
Norway. 

THE  TRI-PITAKA  OF  THE  BUDDHISTS. 

Pitaka  (literally  basket)  is  with  the  Buddhists  a term  denot- 
ing a division  of  their  sacred  literature,  and  occurs  in  combin- 
ation with  tri  , “three,” — Tripit  aka  meaning  the  three  great 
divisions  of  the  canonical  works,  the  Veiaya  (discipline),  ab- 
hidharma  (metaphysics),  and  Sutra  (aphorisms  in  prose),  and 
collectively  therefore  the  whole  Buddhist’s  code.  Gantama 
Broddha,  the  alleged  founder  of  Booddhism  was  born  624  or  556 
B.C.  in  Northern  India.  The  story  of  his  life  is  a tissue  of  mon- 
trous  falls,  but  after  a life  of  severe  asceticism,  he  began  to  pub- 
lish abroad  the  deep  things  his  meditations  had  revealed.  His 
doctrines  were  proclaimed  orally  but  not  written.  After  his 
death  about  543  five  hundred  of  his  disciples  held  a council  and 
each  recited  what  he  had  heard,  then  the  whole  assembly 
repeated  aloud  what  had  been  thus  gathered  up.  By  a second 
and  third  council  these  teachings  were  formulated  ; but  it  is 
not  proved  that  any  written  statement  of  them  is  earlier  than 
B.C.  100-88,  although  some  are  of  opinion  that  the  Buddhist 
Canonical  Scriptures  as  they  now  exist  were  fixed  two  and  a 
half  centuries  before  the  Christian  era.  It  is  yet  unsettled 
whether  the  original  language  was  Sanscrit  or  Pali,  probably 
the  latter. 


THE  FIVE  KING  OF  THE  CHINESE. 

In  the  five  cannonical  or  classical  books  called  “King”  are 
the  sacred  writings  of  the  Chinese.  “King”  means  “web  of 
cloth  ” or  the  warp  that  keeps  the  threads  in  their  place.  Tkey 
contain  the  best  sayings  of  the  best  sages  on  the  duties  of  life. 
These  sayings  cannot  be  traced  to  a period  higher  than  the 
eleventh  century.  Confucius  collected  them  from  various 


558 


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sources  in  tlie  sixth  century  B.C.,  and  in  this  collection  they 
have  been  pretty  faithfully  handed  down  to  us.  In  these 
books  are  the  oldest  monuments  of  Chinese  poetry,  history, 
philosophy  and  jurisprudence,  some  portions  of  which  belong 
to  the  most  ancient  uninspired  writings  of  the  human  race. 

Next  to  the  five  King  in  value  are  the  Sse-Shee  or  the  four 
books.  These  were  written  by  Confucius  and  his  disciples, 
and  must  be  regarded  as  the  most  trustworthy  source  of  insight 
into  the  intellectual  and  political  life  of  the  Chinese. 

THE  SCRIPTURES  OF  THE  CHRISTIANS. 

The  Bible  (Greek  Ta  Bablia)  “The  Books ” is  the  name  given 
by  Chrysostom  in  the  fourth  century  A.D,  to  that  collection  of 
sacred  writings  recognized  by  Christians  as  the  documents  of 
their  divinely  inspired  religion.  In  language  and  contents 
they  are  divided  into  two  parts — the  Old  and  New  Testament. 

The  Old  Testament  is  a collection  of  thirty -nine  books 
written  partly  in  the  Hebrew  and  partly  in  the  Chaldaic  lan- 
guage, and  containing  all  that  remains  of  Hebrew-Chaldaic 
literature  down  to  the  middle  of  the  second  century  B.C. 
A period  of  about  four  hundred  years  elapsed  between 
the  writing  of  the  last  book  in  the  Old  Testament  and  the 
writing  of  the  first  book  in  the  New.  The  New  Testament  is 
a collection  of  twenty-seven  books  containing  the  history  and 
doctrines  of  Christianity  written  mostly  in  the  Greek  language 
by  eight  authors  and  covering  a period  of  about  sixty  years. 

The  books  of  the  Holy  Bible  were  written  in  different  ages 
from  Moses  to  John  (b.C.  1650  to  A.D.  90  a period  of  more  than 
1700  years)  by  men  specially  prepared  for  the  work  by  direct 
inspiration  from  the  Divine  source  of  all  knowledge. 

The  Douay  Bible  so-called  because  it  was  translated  by 
English  Roman  Catholic  divines  connected  with  the  colleges 
at  Rheims  and  Douay  in  France.  Both  Testaments  were 
translated  from  the  Vulgate  or  Latin  which  was  the  version 
authorized  in  the  JRoman  Catholic  Church.  The  New  was 
published  at  Rheims  in  1582  and  the  Old  at  Douay  in  1609-16. 

Among  the  most  notable  changes  are  those  in  the  Ten  Command- 
ments. The  second  is  omitted  and  the  tenth  divided  into  two. 


APPENDIX. 


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THE  NAME  OF  GOD 
[In  Seventy  Languages  or  Dialects.'] 


1. 

Aeolian 

Ilos. 

2. 

Arabic 

3. 

Assyrian 

4. 

Breton 

Doue. 

5. 

Bengali 

. . ..Ishuar. 

6. 

Catalan ... 

Deu. 

7. 

Creolese 

Godt. 

8. 

Chaldiac 

9. 

Chinese 

10. 

Croatian 

11. 

Danish 

12. 

Dalmatian 

Rogt. 

13. 

Doric 

14. 

Dutch 

Godt. 

15. 

Egyptian 

16. 

English 

God. 

17. 

Etruvian 

Chur. 

18. 

Finnish 

. . . Jumala. 

19. 

Flemish 

Goed. 

20. 

Fiji 

. . . . Kalou. 

21. 

French 

Dieu. 

22. 

Galic 

Dia. 

23. 

German 

24. 

Greenland 

25. 

Greek 

26. 

Hawaiian 

27. 

Hebrew 

28. 

Hungarian . . . 

Isten. 

29. 

Hindostanee . . . 

30. 

Icelandic 

31. 

Irish  ........ 

Dia. 

32. 

Italian 

Iddio. 

33. 

Japanese 

Kami. 

34. 

Kafir 

35. 

Latin 

36.  Lapland Jubmal. 

37.  Madagascar. Tannan. 

38.  Magi Orsi. 

39.  Malay Alla. 

40.  Manx  (Isle  of  Man). . . Jee. 

41.  Mohawk Yehovah. 

42.  Norwegian ♦. . . Gud. 

43.  Namacqua Eloba. 

44.  Old  German Diet. 

45.  Persian Syra. 

46.  Piedmontese Iddiou. 

47.  Polacca Bung. 

48.  Polish Bog. 

49.  Portuguese Deos. 

50.  Provencal Dion. 

51.  Peruvian Lian. 

52.  Russian Bott. 

53.  Runnic As. 

54.  Rorotongan Atua. 

55.  Saxon God. 

56.  Spanish . . .Dios. 

57.  Scandinavian Odin. 

58.  Swedish Gud. 

59.  Swiss Gott. 

60.  Slavic Buch. 

61.  Syrian Adad 

62.  Teutonic Goth. 

63.  Tembloan Fetiyo. 

64.  Turkish Alah. 

65.  Tartar MagataL 

66.  Tyrrhenian. Eher. 

67.  Vandois Diou. 

68.  Wallachian Zenc. 

69.  Welsh Duw. 

70.  Zulu Tixo. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


WORDS  MENTIONED  BUT  ONCE  IN  THE  BIBLE. 

There  are  2,300  words  that  are  mentioned  only  once  in  the 
Bible.  The  following  list  are  among  the  most  notable  : 


Afternoon Judges  xix.  8. 

Anna Luke  ii.  36. 

Ancestor Lev.  xxvi.  45. 

Ancle Ezek.  xlvii.  3. 

Anvil Isa.  xli.  7. 

Arches Ezek.  xl.  16. 

Aunt Lev.  xviii.  14. 

Back -biter Rom.  i.  30. 

Back-slider Prov.  xiv.  14. 

Back-bone Lev.  iii.  9. 

Ball Isa.  xxii.  18. 

Barbers Ezek.  v.  1. 

Beacon Isa.  xxx.  17. 

Bellows Jer.  vi.  29. 

Benches Ezek.  xxvii.  6. 

Benefactors ....  Luke  xxii.  25. 

Betrayers Acts  vii.  52. 

Bishopric Acts  i.  20. 

Blaze Mark  i.  45. 

Bosses Job.  xv.  26. 

Bowmen Jer.  iv.  29. 

Bribery Job.  xv.  34. 

Bursting Isa.  xxx.  14. 

Cab 2 Kings  vi.  25. 

Cabins Jer.  xxxvii.  16. 

Candles Zeph.  i.  12. 

Cart-rope Isa.  v.  18. 

Cart-wheel Isa.  xxviii.  17. 

Castor Acts  xxviii.  11. 

Cellars 1 Chon,  xxvii.  28. 

Chapel • Amos  vii.  13, 


Charmed Jer.  viii.  17. 

Chatter Isa.  xxxviii.  14. 

Checker-work . 1 Kings  vii.  16. 

Cheek-bone Psa.  iii.  7. 

Chickens Matt,  xxiii.  37. 

Chimney Hosea  xiii.  3. 

Chrysolite Rev.  xxi.  20. 

Coffin Gen.  1.  26. 

Colony Acts  xvi.  12. 

Colored Rev.  xvii.  3. 

Confectionaries.  1 Sam.  viii.  13. 

Conquerors Rev.  viii.  37. 

Constellations  ....  Isa.  xiii.  10. 

Coppersmith 2 Tim.  iv.  14. 

Cousin Luke  i.  36. 

Cracknels 1 Kings  xiv.  3. 

Creditors Isa.  1.  1. 

Cripple Acts  xiv.  8. 

Crisping-pins Isa.  iii.  22. 

Cup-bearer Neh.  i.  11. 

Damnable 2 Pet.  ii.  1. 

Dealer Isa.  xxi.  2. 

Decently 1 Cor.  xiv.  20. 

Defamed 1 Cor.  iv.  13. 

Delicacies  ....  ..Rev.  xviii.  3. 

Detest Deut.  vii.  26. 

Devilish James  iii.  15. 

Discerner Heb.  iv.  12* 

Disgrace Jer.  xiv.  21. 

Doctor Acts  v.  34. 

Drinks, Heb.  ix.  10. 


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Driver Job.  xxxix  7. 

Dropsy Luke  xiv.  2. 

Dry -shod Isa.  xi.  15. 

Dues Pom.  xiii.  7. 

Dwarf Lev.  xxi.  20. 

Easter Acts  xii.  4. 

Ebony Exk.  xxvii.  15. 

Embroider Ex.  xxviii.  39. 

Empire Esth.  i.  20. 

Evangelists Eph.  iv.  11. 

Evenings Jer.  v.  6. 

Execution Estli.  ix.  1. 

Eye-brows ,..Lev.  xiv.  9. 

Farm Matt.  xxii.  5. 

Fashions .Ezek.  xlii.  11. 

Fellow-citizens ....  Eph.  ii.  19. 
Ferry-boat. . . .2  Sam.  xix.  18. 

Fish-hooks Amos  iv.  2. 

Flag Job.  viii.  11. 

Forgers Job.  xiii.  4. 

Freckled Lev.  xiii.  39. 

Frozen Job  xxxviii.  30. 

Gardener John  xx.  15. 

Gay James  ii.  3. 

Grandmother 2 Tim.  i.  5. 

Grease Psa.  cxix.  70. 

Grey- hound ....  Prov.  xxx.  31. 

Gulf  Luke  xvi.  26. 

Handkerchiefs. . .Acts  xix.  12. 

Hats Dan.  lii.  21. 

Heresy Acts  xxiv.  14. 

Heretic Titus  iii.  10. 

Hymn Matt.  xxvi.  30. 

Immortal 1 Tim.  i.  17. 

Influences Job  xxxviii.  31. 

Intelligence Dan.  xi.  30. 

Inventors. Pom.  i.  30. 

Itch. . .....  . .Deut.  xxviii.  27* 


Jailer Acts  xvi.  23. 

Juice Sol.  Song  viii.  2. 

Julia Pom.  xvi.  15. 

Kettle 1 Sam.  ii.  14. 

Kicked Deut  xxxii.  15. 

Ladder Gen.  xxviii.  12. 

Land-marks Job.  xxiv.  2. 

Lanterns John  xviii.  3. 

Lioness Ezek.  xix.  2. 

Liquors Ex.  xxii.  29. 

Looking-glass.  Job.  xxxvii.  18. 

Lukewarm Pev.  iii.  16. 

Magician Dan.  ii.  10. 

Magnificence Acts  xix.  27. 

Malefactor John  xviii.  30. 

Malicious 3 John  i.  10. 

Mansions John  xiv.  2. 

Martyrs Pev.  xvii.  6. 

Master-builder.  ..1  Cor.  iii.  10. 

Meal-time Puth  ii.  14. 

Meddled Prov.  xvii.  14. 

Melons Num.  xi.  5. 

Mess 2 Sam.  xi.  8. 

Mile Matt.  v.  41. 

Millions Gen  xxiv.  60. 

Minstrel 2 Kings  iii.  15. 

Modest. . . 1 Tim.  ii.  9. 

Moles Isa.  ii.  20. 

Monuments Isa.  lxv.  4. 

Mortgaged Neh.  v.  3. 

Mourner ........  2 Sam  xiv.  2. 

Mufflers Isa.  iii.  19. 

Muse Psa.  cxliii.  5. 

Musicians Pev.  xviii.  22. 

Nailing Col.  ii.  14. 

Native Her.  xxii.  10. 

Necromancer.  .Deut.  xviii.  11. 
News • Prov.  xxv.  25. 


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Novice 

...  1 Tim.  iii.  6. 

Prices 

Oar 

Ezek.  xxvii.  29. 

Princess 

Observer 

Deut.  xviii.  10. 

Private 

. . . 2 Pet,  .i.  20 

Onions 

Num  xi.  5. 

Prognosticators. Isa.  xlvii.  13. 

Opinions 1 Kings  xviii.  21. 

Providence . . 

. . . .Acts  xxiv.  2. 

Oration 

Acts  xii.  21. 

Psalmist 

.2  ^Sam.  xxiii.  1. 

Orchard. . .Song of  Sol.  iv.  13. 

Puff eth  up . . . 

Orphans 

. . ...  Lam  v.  3. 

Pulpit 

Ostrich 

. . Job  xxxix.  13. 

Quantity 

Outcast  . . . . 

. . . . Jer.  xxx.  17. 

Quicksands . . 

. . Acts  xxvii.  17. 

Outlandish. . 

Neh  xiii.  26. 

Quivered .... 

Outrageous . . , 

. . Prov.  xxvii.  4. 

Pagged 

Ovens ... 

Ex.  viii.  3. 

Peaper 

Overcharged . 

2 Cor.  ii.  5. 

Pebuker 

Overspread . . , 

Gen.  ix.  19. 

Pecorded 

Overwhelm. . 

Job  vi.  27. 

Pef  ormation . 

Owe 

Pom  xiii.  8. 

Remembrances  . . Job  xiii.  12. 

Paddle 

. . Deut.  xxiii.  13. 

Revengers . . . 

Painting .... 

. . . . . .Jer.  iv.  20. 

Reverend 

Parlors. . .1  Chron.  xxviii.  11. 

Reviving 

Parties 

. . . Ex.  xxii.  9. 

Re  warder . . . 

Pastor 

. . . Jer.  xvii.  16. 

Rifled 

Patterns 

Heb.  ix.  23. 

Ringleader . . 

Acts  xxiv.  5. 

Paws 

Rip 

. 2 Kings  viii.  12. 

Payment .... 

. .Matt,  xviii.  25. 

Rites 

Pedigrees . . . . 

Num.  i.  18. 

Roasteth 

Penknife 

. . Jer.  xxxvi.  23. 

Rovers 

.1  Chron.  xii.  21. 

Philosophers . 

Acts  xvii.  18. 

Rubbing .... 

Phylacteries . 

. . .Matt,  xxiii.  5. 

Rude 

Pipers. . . J. . 

Sacrilege 

Planets 

.2  Kings  xxiii.  5. 

Sadness 

. . . Ecclec.  vii.  3. 

Plantation . . . 

Sailors 

. .Rev.  xviii.  17. 

Plastered 

Sap 

Plough 

Satiate 

Policy 

Scaffold 

. .2  Chron.  vi.  13. 

Polishing. . . 

Scalp 

Portray . . . . . 

Scorch 

Presbytery. . 

Seed-time . . . 

. . . .Gen.  viii.  22, 

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563 


Senators ..Psa.  cv.  22. 

Shearer .Acts  viii.  32. 

Sheep-skins Heb.  xi.  37. 

Shiloh Gen.  xlix.  10. 

Shoulderblade.  ..Job  xxxi.  22. 

Shroud Ezek.  xxxi.  3. 

Screech-owl Isa.  xxxiv.  14. 

Sighs Lam.  i.  22. 

Sister-in-law Ruth  i.  15. 

Slave Jer.  ii.  14. 

Snorting Jer.  viii.  16. 

Snout Prov.  xi.  22. 

Spectacle. . 1 Cor.  iv.  9. 

Spiced Songs  Sol.  viii.  2. 

Spite Psa.  x.  14. 

Spitting Isa.  1.  6. 

Spokesman Ex.  iv.  16. 

Sprout Job  xiv.  7. 

Stacks Ex.  xxii.  6. 

Stamping Jer.  xlvii.  3. 

Star-gazers Isa.  xlvii.  13. 

Stoics Acts  xvii.  18. 

Stomach 1 Tim.  v.  23. 

Stripling 1 Sam.  xvii.  56. 

Sue Matt.  v.  40. 

Sundry Heb.  i.  1. 

Supped 1 Cor.  xi.  25. 

Supreme 1 Pet.  ii.  13. 


Sureties Prov.  xxii.  26. 

Tattlers 1 Tim.  v.  13. 

Taverns Acts  xxviii.  15. 

Taxes Dan.  xi.  20. 

Temper Ezek.  xlvi.  14. 

Traitor. . . Luke  vi.  16. 

Translate 2 Sam.  iii.  10. 

Treachery 2 Kings  ix.  23. 

Tutors Gal  iv.  2. 

Unmerciful . . . Rom.  i.  31. 

Usurp 1 Tim.  ii.  12. 

Vagabonds Psa.  cix.  10. 

Vomited Jonah  ii.  10. 

Voyage Acts  xxvii.  10. 

Wagon Num.  vii.  3. 

Water-spouts.  ...Psa.  xlii.  7. 

Way -marks Jer.  xxxi.  21. 

Weasel Lev.  xi.  29. 

Wedlock Ezek.  xvi.  38. 

Western Num.  xxxiv.  6. 

Wines Isa.  xxv.  6. 

Wintered Acts  xxviii.  11. 

Wires Ex.  xxxix.  3. 

Wits Psa.  cvii.  27. 

Worker 1 Kings  vii.  14. 

Wreath 2 Chron.  iv.  13. 

Yoked 2 Cor.  vi.  14. 

Youthful 2 Tim.  ii.  22. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

BIBLE  PROPER  NAMES. 

And  their  meanings. 


Adam 

. . Bed ...  

Gen.  ii.  19 

Alexander 

. . Defending  men 

Mark  xv.  21 

Amasa 

. . Burden 

2 Sam.  xvii,  25 

Amos . . . 

. . Burden 

Amos.  i.  1 

Anak 

..  Long  Neck  (?) 

Nun&.  xiii.  22 

Aquila . . 

An  eagle 

Acts  xviii.  2 

Aristarchus 

. . Best  ruling 

Acts  xix.  29 

Aristobulus 

. . Best  counsellor  ... 

Bom.  xvi.  10 

Artaxerxes 

Honored  king  (?)... 

Ezra  iv.  8 

Asa 

. . Physician 

1 Kings  xv.  8 

Asaph 

. . Collector 

2 Kings  xviii,  18 . . . 

Asher 

. . Fortunate,  happy. . 

Gen.  xxx.  13 

Augustus 

. . Venerable 

Luke  ii.  1 

Belshazzar 

. . Protects 

Dan.  v.  1 

Benjamin 

. . Of  the  right  hand . . 

Gen.  xxxv.  18 

Beulah 

. . Married 

Isa.  Ixii.  4 

Cain 

. . Possession 

Gen.  iv.  1 

Caleb 

. . A dog 

Num.  xxvi.  65 

Christ . . 

. . The  anointed 

Matt.  i.  1 

Cyrus 

. . The  Sun 

2 Chron.  xxxvi.  22. 

Daniel 

..  God’s  judge 

Dan.  i.  6 

Deborah  ......  . . 

..  Bee 

Judges  iv.  4 

Dinah 

. . Vindicated 

Gen.  xxx.  21 

Dorcas 

. . Gazelle 

Acts  ix.  36 

Ebenezer 

. . Stone  of  help 

1 Sam.  iv.  1 

Eli 

. . My  God 

Matt,  xxvii.  46 

Elijah 

. . My  God  is  Jehovah. 

1 Kings  xvii.  1 

Elisha 

. . God  is  salvation . . . 

1 Kings  xix.  16 ... . 

Elishaphat 

. . Whom  God  judges . 

2 Chron.  xxiii.  1 . . . 

Elizur 

. . God  is  a rock 

Num.  i.  5 

Emmanuel 

. . God  with  us 

Matt.  i.  23 

Enoch 

. . Experienced  (?).... 

Gen.  iv.  17 

Epaphroditus.  , . . 

. . Handsome 

Phil.  ii.  25 

Erastus 

. . Beloved 

Acts  xix.  22 

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Esau 

Gen.  xxv.  25 

Esther 

Esther  ii.  7 

Eutychus 

Acts  xx.  9 

Eve ...  

Gen.  iii.  20 

Ezekiel 

strengthen.  Ezek.i.  3 

Ezra 

Help 

Ezra  vii.  1 

Felix 

Acts  xxiii.  24 

Festus 

Acts  xxiv.  27 

Fortunatus . . . . 

1 Cor.  xvi.  17 

Gabriel 

Dan.  viii.  16 : . . 

Gamaliel 

Num.  i.  10 

Gideon 

Judges  vi.  11 

Hagar  

Flight 

Gen.  xvi.  3 

Hannah 

1 Sam.  i.  2 

Heman 

1 Kings  iv.  31 

Hermon 

Deut.  iii.  8 

Hezekiah 

ovah  2 Kings  xviii.  1 

Hiram 

2 Sam.  v.  11 

Hobab 

Num.  x.  29 

Hosea 

Hosea  i.  1 

Huldah 

. . ..  Weasel 

2 King  xxii.  14 

Ichabod 

Inglorious 

1 Sam.  iv.  21 

Ira 

...  Watchful 

2 Sam.  xx.  26 

Ishaiah 

lends.  1 Chron.  vii.  3 

Ishmael 

Whom  God  hears . . 

Gen.  xvi.  15 

Israel 

. . /T . Soldier  of  God 

Gen.  xxxii.  28 

Jacob 

Supplanter 

Gen.  xxv.  26 

Jarius 

....  God  enlightens  .... 

Mark  v.  22  

Japheth 

....  Extension 

Gen.  v.  32 

Japho 

. . . . Beauty 

Josh.  xix.  46 

Jared 

Descent 

Gen.  v.  15 

Jedaiah 

Jehovah  knoweth. . 

1 Chron.  xxiv.  7.  . . 

Jehoshaphat  . . 

. . . . Whom  Jehovah  ju 

dgeth.  1 Kings  xv.  24 

Jehovah 

....  The  Eternal  One. . . 

Ex.  vi.  3 .... 

Jemima 

Job.  xlii.  14.  ...  . . 

Jeremiah 

Whom  J ehovah  has 

appointed.  .Jer.  i.  1 

Jerusha 

2 Kings  xv.  33 

Jesus 

Matt.  i.  21 

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Job 

. . A desert 

Gen.  xlvi.  IS 

Joel 

. . Jehovah  is  might. . . 

Joel  i.  1 

Jonah 

. . Dove 

2 Kings  xiv.  25 

Jonathan. . . 

. . Whom  Jehovah 

gave..l  Sam.  xiii.  B 

Joseph 

. . He  shall  add 

Gen.  xxx.  24 

Joshua 

. . J ehovah  is  salvation 

Num.  xiv.  6 

Josiah 

..  Whom  Jehovah  h 

eals.2  Kings  xxi.  24 

Jotham 

. . Jehovah  is  upright. 

Judges  ix.  5 

Katurah  . . . 

. . Incense 

Gen.  xxv.  1 

Laban 

..  White 

Gen.  xxiv.  29 

Leah 

. . Languid 

Gen.  xxix.  16 

Lemuel 

. . (devoted)  To  God. . . 

Prov.  xxxi  1 

Levi ....... 

. . Associate  (?) 

Gen.  xxix.  34 

Lot 

..  Veil 

Gen.  xi.  27 

Lucius 

. . A noble 

Acts  xiii.  1 . 

Malachi 

. . Messenger  of  Je 

hovah Mai.  i.  1 

Manasseh . . . 

. . To  forget 

Gen.  xli.  51 

Manoah 

Rest 

Judges  xiii.  2 

Martha 

. . Lady 

Luke  x.  38 

Mary 

. . Rebellion  (?) 

Matt.  i.  16 

Matthew . . . . 

..  Gift  of  Jehovah 

Matt.  ix.  9 

Michael .... 

. . Who  (is)  like  unto 

God  (?) . . Dan.  x.  13 

Moses 

. . Saved  from  the 

water  ....  Ex.  ii.  10 

Naaman. . . . 

. . Pleasantness 

2 Kangs  v.  1 

Naham 

. . Consolation 

1 Chron.  iv.  19 

Naomi 

. . Pleasant 

Ruth  i.  2 

Narcissus  . . 

. . Benumbing 

Rom.  xvi.  11 

Nathan 

. . Gift 

2 Sam.  vii.  2 . 

Nathanael . . 

..  Gift  of  God 

John  i.  45 

Nebat 

. . Aspect 

1 King  xi.  26 

Nehemiah  . . 

..  Jehovah,  comforts. 

Neh.  i.  1 

Noah 

. . (1)  Rest,  (2)  wander 

ing Gen.  v.  29 

Obadiah .... 

. . W orshipper  of 

Jehovah Obad  i 

Ozias 

Might  of  Jehovah . . 

Matt.  i.  8 

Paul 

. . Little 

Acts  xiii.  9 

Peter 

. . A stone 

Matt.  xvi.  18 

Phebe 

. . Moon 

Rom.  xvi.  1 

Philip 

. . Lover  of  horses .... 

Matt.  x.  8 

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Phinehas 

Num.  xxv.  7 

Priscilla 

Acts  xviii.  2 

Gen.  xxix.  6 

Rebecca 

Romans  ix.  10 

Rhoda 

Acts  xii.  13 

Rizpah 

2 Sam.  iii.  7 

Salome 

Mark  xv.  40 

Samson 

Judges  xiii.  24 

Samuel 

Heard  of  God 

1 Sam.  i.  20 

Sarah 

, . . . Princess 

Gen.  xvii.  15 

Satan 

. . . Adversary 

1 Chron.  xxi.  1 

Selah 

. ...  Forte  (?) 

Psa.  iii.  2 

Sheba 

...  An  oath 

2 Sam.  xx.  1 

Shim  eon 

Ezra  x.  31 

Silas 

Acts  xv.  22 

Solomon 

2 Sam.  v.  14 

Stephanas 

1 Cor.  i.  16 

Susanna 

...  Lily 

Luke  viii.  3 

Thaddaeus  

Matt.  x.  3 

Theophilus 

. . . Loved  of  God 

Luke  i.  3 

Thomas 

...  A twin 

Matt.  x.  3 

Titus 

. . . Protected 

2 Cor.  ii.  13 

Timothy 

2 Cor.  i.  1 

Tryphena 

Rom.  xvi.  12 

Tychicus 

Acts  xx.  4 

Tyrannus 

Acts  xix.  9 

Uriah - . . . 

2 Sam.  xi.  3 

Vashni 

1 Chron.  vi.  28 . . . „ 

Vashti 

Esther  i.  9 

Vophsi 

Num.  xiii.  14 

Zaccheus 

Luke  xix.  2 

Zachariah 

members  2 K.  xiv29 

Zadok 

2 Sam.  viii.  17 

Zedekiah 

1 Kings  xxii.  11 ... . 

2-ophar 

Job,  ii.  11 , 

CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


HISTORY  OF  THE  LATE  REVISION  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

It  originated  in  the  mother-church  of  Anglo  -Saxon  Christen- 
don  in  May,  1870,  and  enlisted  the  services  of  one  hundred  and 
one  biblical  scholars  from  the  Episcopal  Church  and  all  the 
leading  Protestant  denominations  of  England  and  the  United 
States.  Of  these  scholars,  sixty-seven  were  English  and 
Scotch  ; thirty- seven  belonging  to  the  Old  Testament  Com- 
pany, thirty  to  the  New  Testament  Company.  Thirty  were 
Americans.  There  never  was  such  a force  employed  on  any 
other  version.  The  Latin  Vulgate  of  Jerome,  the  English  ver- 
sion of  Wiclif,  the  German  Version  of  Luther,  and  nearly  all 
other  ancient  and  modern  versions,  are  the  work  of  individ- 
uals. The  authorized  English  Version,  the  most  accurate  of 
all,  is  the  work  of  forty-seven  scholars,  appointed  by  royal 
authority,  (King  James),  and  engaged  for  seven  years  (1604- 
1611) ; but  they  all  belonged  to  one  and  the  same  Church  of 
England  before  it  divided  into  a number  of  separate  ecclesias- 
tical organizations,  and  before  the  American  nation  was  born. 
In  the  new  revision,  all  branches  of  English-speaking  Chris- 
tendom using  King  James’  Bible  had  a share,  the  revisers 
being  appointed  in  the  first  instance  by  the  Convocation  of 
Canterbury,  May  6,  1870,  and  then  by  the  committee  itself, 
which  was  at  the  outset  clothed  with  authority  to  enlarge  its 
numbers  from  the  ranks  of  recognized  biblical  scholars,  “to 
whatever  nation  or  religious  body  they  may  belong.” 

In  accordance  with  the  authority  given  the  English  Com- 
mittee they  invited  the  appointment  of  a similar  American 
Committee  to  be  associated  with  them,  with  the  same  principles 
and  objects  and  to  be  in  constant  correspondence  with  them, 
that  both  together  might  issue  one  and  the  same  revisions  for 
all  English-speaking  people. 

The  first  meeting  of  the  American  companies  was  held  in 
New  York,  October  4, 1872.  A division  was  made,  the  Greek 
scholars  taking  the  New  Testament  and  the  Hebrew  scholars 
the  Old  Testament.  The  meetings  of  the  two  American  com- 
panies were  held  every  month  from  September  to  May,  inclu- 
sive, in  each  year  at  rooms  Nos.  42  and  44  Bible  House,  New 


THE  REVISION  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


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York.  A summer  meeting*  was  held  in  the  month  of  July, 
usually  at  New  Haven,  Andover,  or  Princeton.  The  summer 
meetings  continued  for  a week  ; the  other  meetings  for  two 
days.  The  members  sat  around  a common  table,  and  freely  and 
fully  discussed  such  passages  or  chapters  as  had  been  previous- 
ly assigned  for  the  particular  meeting.  Dr.  Philip  Schaff  was 
president  of  the  American  committees. 

The  attitude  of  the  English  Committee  toward  the 
suggestions  of  the  American  revisers  was  always  that  of  readi- 
ness to  give  them  most  respectful  consideration.  A large  pro- 
portion of  the  suggestions  of  the  American  Committee  was 
incorporated  in  the  revised  edition.  In  cases  where  they  were 
not  incorporated,  note  was  made  in  an  appendix  of  the  Ameri- 
can Committee’s  reading,  and  the  appendix  was  printed  in  the 
Revised  Bible  as  issued. 

The  Revision  was  completed  July  10,  1884,  in  eighty-five 
sessions,  occupying  seven  hundred  and  ninety -two  days,  gen- 
erally of  six  hours  each.  Every  proposed  change  of  the 
Authorized  Version  was  decided  finally  by  a vote  of  a majority 
of  two-thirds,  the  decision  in  the  first  revision  being  by  a 
majority  only. 

It  should  be  noted  as  a matter  of  wonder  and  congratulation 
that  the  English  and  American  Committees,  divided  by  the 
ocean,  and  representing  two  independent  and  high-minded 
nations  sensitive  of  their  honor,  should,  after  several  years  of 
unbroken  and  conscientious  labor,  have  arrived  at  such  a 
substantial  harmony  in  the  translation  of  their  most  sacred 
book,  which  is  recognized  by  both  as  their  infallible  guide  in 
all  matters  of  faith  and  duty. 

This  Anglo-American  Revision  of  the  Bible  is  the  noblest 
monument  of  Christian  Union  and  Co-operation  in  the  nine- 
teenth century. 

The  finger  of  God  is  manifest  in  the  work  and  the  glory  of 
God  is  the  assured  result.  Seventy  millions  of  English-speaking 
people  scattered  over  the  globe  can  now  read  in  their  own  lan- 
guage the  most  faithful  translation  of  the  original  Scriptures 
that  has  yet  been  given  to  man. 


570 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


OLD  TESTAMENT  WORDS  CONTRASTED. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION. 


REVISED  VERSION, 


Ancient,  Isa.  xlvii.  6 

Artillery,  1 Sam.  xx.  40 

Assay,  Deut.  iv.  34 

Apothecary,  Exod.  xxx.  25 . . 

Avenging,  Judges  v.  2 

Besom,  Isa.  xiv.  23 

Bewray,  Isa.  xvi.  3 

Bittern,  Isa.  xiv.  23 

Bonnet,  Ex.  xxviii.  40 

Bosses,  Job  xv.  26 

Botch,  Deut.  xxviii.  27 

Bravery,  Isa.  iii.  18 . 

Borrow,  Exod.  xi.  2 

Breaches,  Judges  v.  17 

Brigandine,  Jer.  xlvi.  4 

Bunches,  Isa.  xxx.  6 

Cabins,  Jer.  xxxvii.  16 

Candle,  Job  xviii.  6 

Cankerworm,  Joel.  i.  4 

Caldron,  Jer.  Iii.  18 

Carriage,  Judges  xviii.  21 

Champaign,  Deut.  xi.  30 

Chapiters,  Exod.  xxxvi.  38. . . 

Chapmen,  2 Chron.  ix.  14 

Charger,  Num.  vii.  13 

College,  2 Kings  xxii.  14 

Coast,  Jer.  xxv.  32 

Comely,  Psa.  xxxiii.  1 

Cracknel,  1 Kings  xiv.  3 

Crooked,  Job  xxvi.  13 

Conversation,  Psa.  xxxvii.  14 

Cunning,  Gen.  xxv.  27 

Daysman,  Job  ix.  33 

Dead  things,  Job  xxvi.  5 

Despite,  Ezek.  xxv.  6 ....... . 


Elder  or  aged. 

Missile  weapons. 

Attempt,  try 

Perfumer. 

Leaders. 

Broom. 

Betray. 

Porcupine. 

Mitre. 

Knob. 

Boil. 

Splendor,  finery. 

Ask. 

Creeks  or  harbors. 

Scale  armor. 

Humps  (of  oarsels). 

Cellars,  vaults. 

Lamp. 

Caterpillar. 

Pot. 

Baggage. 

Plain. 

Capital. 

Traders. 

Platter. 

Second  ward. 

....  Uttermost  part. 

Becoming. 

Cake. 

Fleet  or  fleeing 

. . Manner  of  life. 

Knowing,  skillful,  (not  artifice). 

Umpire  or  arbiter. 

The  shades. 

Reproachful  contempt. 


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Discipline,  Job  xxxvi.  10 Instruction. 

Discover,  Psa.  xxix.  9 Uncover,  or  lay  bare. 

Diet,  Jer.  lii.  34 Allowance- 

Dragons,  Psa.  Lxxiv.  13 Monsters. 

Dregs,  Isa.  li.  17 Bowl. 

Eschew,  Job  i.  1-8 Flee  from,  avoid. 

Fats,  Joel  ii.  24 Vats. 

Fenced,  Num.  xxxii.  17 Fortified,  defended. 

Fine,  Job  xxviii.  1 Define. 

Fires,  Isa.  xxiv.  15 The  east. 

Flag,  Exod.  ii.  5 Peed-grass. 

Flagons  of  wine,  Hosea  iii.  1 Pressed  grapes. 

Flood,  Joshua  xxiv.  14 The  river. 

Foxes,  Judges  xv.  4 Jackals. 

Fray,  Deut.  xxviii.  26 Frighten. 

Fretting,  Lev.  xiv.  44 Devouring,  corroding. 

Gallant,  Isa.  xxxiii.  21 Splendor,  stately. 

Galleries,  Cant.  vii.  5 Curls  of  hair. 

Goodman,  Prov.  vii.  19 Master  of  the  house. 

Gracious,  Prov.  xi.  16 Filled  wdth  grace. 

Groves,  Exod.  xxxiv.  13 Pillars. 

Grow  up,  Mai.  iv.  2 Leap. 

Habergeon,  Exod.  28.  32.. Coat  of  mail  for  head  and  shoulders. 

Harness,  1 Kings  xxii.  34 .Armor. 

Hats,  Dan.  iii.  21 Mantles. 

Handy  work,  Psa.  xix.  1 Workmanship. 

Hearth,  Jer.  xxxvi.  22 Brazier. 

Hell,  Psa.  xvi.  10 Sheol,  Hades,  the  underworld. 

House  of  God,  Judges  xx.  18 Bethel. 

Hypocrite,  Job.  viii.  13 Ungodly. 

Images,  Lev.  xxvi.  30 Sun  images. 

Images,  Gen.  xxxi.  19 Teraphim,  household  goods. 

Jasher,  2 Sam.  i.  18 The  upright. 

Knop,  Exod.  xxv.  31 Bud  of  bud-shaped  protuberance. 

Kerchief,  Ezek.  xiii.  18,  21 Covering  for  the  head. 

Kid  of  the  goats,  Gen.  xxxvii.  31 He-goah 

Lace,  Exod.  xxviii.  28 Band. 

Lamps,  Ezek.  i.  13 Torches. 


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Leasing,  Psa.  iv.  2 Lying,  falsehood. 

Linen  yarn,  1 Kings  x.  28 Droves  of  horses. 

Lover,  Psa.  38.  11.  Intimate  friend,  'not  necessarily  opposite  sex. 

Manner  with  the,  Num.  v.  13 In  the  act. 

Mean,  Isa.  ii.  9 Common,  lowly  (not  base). 

Meat,  Gen.  i.  30 Food  in  general. 

Minish,  Exod.  v.  19 Diminish. 

Mount,  Jer.  vi.  6 Mound. 

Mount  Ephraim,  Josh.  xxiv.  33 Hill  country  of  Ephraim. 

Multitude  of  No.,  Jer.  xlvi.  25 Amen  of  No. 

Mules,  Gen.  xxxvi.  24 Warm  springs. 

Nitre,  Jer.  ii.  22 Lye. 

Neesing,  Job  xi.  18 Sneezing, 

Nephews,  Judges  xii,  14 Grandchildren. 

Occupy,  Ezek.  xxvii.  16 Use,  trade  with  trade. 

Ointment,  Cant.  i.  3,  Unguent,  perfume. 

Offend,  Psa.  cxix.  165 Make  to  stumble. 

Ouches,  Exod.  xxviii.  11 . . . Sockets  for  setting  precious  stones. 

Owl,  Lev.  xi.  16 Ostrich. 

Paddle,  Deut.  xxiii.  13 Small  spade. 

Painful,  Psa.  lxxiii.  16 Toilsome. 

Palestina,  Exod.  xv.  14 Philistia. 

Paper  reeds,  Isa.  xix.  7 Meadows. 

Plain  of  Mamre,  Gen.  xviii.  1 . Oaks  of  Mamre. 

Poll,  Num.  i.  2 Head. 

Pots,  Jer.  xxxv.  5 Bowls. 

Prevent,  Psa.  xviii.  5 Meet,  anticipate. 

Purtenance,  Exod.  xii.  9 Intestines  or  inwards. 

Quick,  Lev.  xiii.  10 Living. 

River  of  Egypt,  Num.  xxxiv.  5.  .Brook  of  Egypt(not  the  Nile). 

Rereward,  1 Sam.  xxix.  2 Rearguard. 

Reward,  Jer.  ix.  5 Present. 

Road,  1 Sam.  xxvii.  10 Rain. 

Satyrs,  Isa.  xiii.  21 Goats. 

Saving  health,  Psa.  lxvii.  2 Salvation. 

Scall,  Lev.  xiii.  30 Eruption  of  the  skin,  tetter. 

Scape- goat,  Lev.  xvi.  8 Removal. 

Scrabble,  1 Sam.  xxi.  13 ScrawL 


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Screech-owl,  Isa.  xxxiv.  14 

Scum,  Ezek.  xxiv.  6 

Scrip,  1 Sam.  xvii.  40 

Seethe,  Exod.  xvi.  23 

Several,  2 Kings  xv.  5 

Shameful  spewing,  Hab.  ii.  16. . , 

Sherd,  Isa.  xxx.  14 

Shroud,  Ezek.  xxxi.  3 

Silverling,  Isa.  vii.  23 

Slime,  Gen.  xi.  3 

Spider,  Prov.  xxxviii.  28 

Spoil,  Gen.  xxxiv.  27 

Stay  upon,  Isa.  x.  20 

Straitly,  Gen.  xxiii.  7 

Sweet  influences,  Job  xxxviii.  31 

Tabernacle,  Num.  xxiv.  5 

Table,  Isa.  xxx.  8 

Tablet,  Exod.  xxxv.  22 

Tablet,  Isa.  iii.  20 

Tache,  Exod.  xxvi.  6 

Thought,  1 Sam.  ix.  5 

Thick  clay,  Hab.  ii.  6 

Tired,  2 Kings  ix.  30 

Torches,  Nah.  ii.  3 — 

Troop,  Amos  ix.  6 

Turtle,  Cant.  ii.  12 

Unicorn,  Num.  xxiii.  22 

Vagabond,  Gen.  iv.  12 

Valley,  Joshua  xi.  16 

Veil,  Ruth  iii.  15 

Vex,  Exod.  xxii.  21 

Well,  Cant.  iv.  15 

Wench,  2 Sam.  xvii.  17 

Wimple,  Isa.  iii.  22 

Witty,  Prov.  viii.  12 

Wounds,  Prov.  xviii.  8 


Night  monster. 

Rust. 

. . .Wallet  or  small  bag*. 

Boil. 

Separate. 

Ignominy. 

. . . . Shred  or  fragment, 

Cover,  shelter 

Piece  of  silver. 

Bitumen. 

Lizard. 

Plunder. 

Lean  upon. 

Strictly. 

Cluster  or  chain. 

Tent. 

Tablet. 

Armlet,  locket. 

Perfume  box. 

Clasp. 

Anxiety. 

Pledges. 

Attired. 

Steel. 

Vault. 

Turtle-dove. 

Wild  ox. 

Wanderer. 

Lowland. 

Mantle. 

Harass,  oppress. 

Spring. 

Maidservant. 

Neck -covering,  shawl. 

. . . .Ingenious,  clever. 
Dainty  morsels. 


m 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


NEW  TESTAMENT  WORDS  CHANGED. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION  1611.  REVISED  VERSION  1881. 

Allow,  Luke  xi.  48 Consent. 

A proper  child,  Heb.  xi.  23 Goodly  child. 

Begged,  Matt,  xxvii.  58 Asked. 

Brightness,  Heb.  i.  3 Effulgence. 

By  and  by,  Matt.  xiii.  21 Straightway. 

Candlestick,  Matt.  v.  15 ; . . Stand. 

Careful,  Luke  x.  61 Anxious. 

Certain  of  the  chief,  Acts  xix.  31 Certain  of  the  Presidents. 

Children,  1 Cor.  xiv.  20 Babes. 

Compel,  Luke  xiv.  23 Constrain. 

Condemn,  John  iii.  17 Judge. 

Concupiscence,  Rom.  vii.  8 Coveting. 

Conformed,  Rom.  xii.  2 Fashioned. 

Conversion,  Philip  iii.  20 Citizenship. 

Country,  Matt.  ix.  31 Land. 

Damnation,  1 Cor.  xi.  29 Judgment. 

Debate,  Rom.  i.  29 Strife. 

Damned,  Mark  xvi.  16 Condemned. 

Defile,  1 Cor.  iii.  17 Destroy. 

Deputy,  Acts  xiii.  7 Proconsul. 

Devotions,  Acts  xvii.  23 Objects  of  your  worship. 

Doctrine,  John  vii.  16 Teaching. 

Easter,  Acts  xii.  4 ...  Passover. 

Effect,  Gal.  iv.  17 Seek. 

Ensue,  1 Pet.  iii.  11 Pursue. 

Executioner,  Mark  vi.  27 A soldier  of  his  guard. 

Fetched  a compass,  Acts  xxviii.  13 Made  a circuit. 

Fold,  John  x.  16 Flock. 

Guilty,  Matt.  xxvi.  66 Worthy  of  death. 

Have  not,  James  ii.  1 Hold  not. 

Hell,  Acts  ii.  27 — .......  Hades. 


APPENDIX.  575 

Hid,  2 Cor.  iv.  3 Veiled. 

Honest,  Phillip  iv.  8 Honorable. 

In  high  places,  Eph.  vi.  12 In  the  heavenly  places. 

If  they  shall  enter,  Heb.  iv.  5 They  shall  not  enter. 

Jesus,  Acts  vii.  45  ; Heb.  iv.  8 Joshua. 

Kept,  J ohn  xvii.  12 Guarded. 

Knowledge,  Eph.  i.  17 Full  knowledge. 

Lest,  Matt.  v.  25 Lest  happily. 

Let,  Rom.  i.  13 Hindered. 

Lunatic,  Matt.  iv.  24 Epileptic. 

Masters,  James  iii.  1 Teachers. 

Meat,  Matt.  iii.  4 Food. 

Minister,  Luke  iv.  20 Attendant. 

Multitude,  Luke  xxiii.  1 Company. 

Nephews,  1 Tim.  v.  4 Grand  children. 

Occupy,  Luke  xix.  13 Trade. 

Order,  Matt.  xi.  10 Prepare. 

Prevent,  1 Thess.  iv.  15 Precede. 

Repent,  2 Cor.  vii.  8 Regret. 

Room,  Luke  xiv.  10 Place. 

Seats,  Rev.  iv.  4 Thrones. 

Strain  at,  Matt,  xxiii.  24 Strain  out. 

Take  no  thought,  Matt.  vi.  34 Be  not  anxious. 

Teach,  Matt,  xxviii.  19 Make  desciples. 

The  people,  John  vii.  20 The  multitude. 

The  temple,  Matt,  xxiii.  35 The  sanctuary. 

Took  up  our  carriages,  Acts  xxi.  15 Took  up  our  baggage. 

Tribute,  Matt.  xvii.  24 Half  shekel. 

Usury,  Matt.  xxv.  27 Interest. 

Virtue,  Mark  v.  30 . Power. 

Wavereth,  James  i.  6 Doubteth. 

Were  all  dead,  2 Cor.  v.  14 All  died. 

Wealth,  1 Cor.  x.  24 Good. 

Worship,  Luke  xiv.  10 Glory. 

Will  be  rich,  1 Tim.  vi.  9 Desire  to  be  rich. 

Washed,  John  xiii.  10 Bathed. 

Writing  table,  Luke  i.  63 Writing  tablet. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


NEW  TESTAMENT  PHRASES. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION.  REVISED  VERSION. 


J ohn  forbad  him. 


Matt.  3.  14.  [him. 

John  would  have  hindered 
Matt.  5.  22. 


Angry  with  his  brother  with-  Angry  with  his  brother, 
out  a cause. 


Matt.  5.  48. 

Be  ye  perfect.  Ye  shall  be  perfect. 

Matt.  10.  4. 

Simon  the  Canaanite.  Simon  the  Cananaean. 

Matt.  14.  8. 

She  being  before  instructed.  She  being  put  forward. 

Matt.  15.  27.  [eat. 

Truth,  Lord,  yet  the  dogs  eat.  Yea,  Lord,  for  even  the  dogs 
Matt.  18.  28. 

Pay  me  what  thou  owest.  Pay  what  thou  owest. 

Matt.  26.  15. 

They  covenanted  with  him  for  They  weighed  unto  him  thirty 
thirty  pieces.  pieces. 

Mark  4.  29. 

The  fruit  is  brought  forth.  The  fruit  is  ripe. 

Mark  6.  20. 

He  heard  him  he  did  many  When  he  heard  him,  was  much 
things.  perplexed. 

Mark  9.  23. 

If  thou  canst  believe.  If  thou  canst ! 

Luke  3.  23. 

Jesus  himself  began  to  be  about  Jesus  himself,  when  he  began 
thirty  years  of  age.  (to  teach)  was  about  thirty 

years  of  age. 

Luke  8.  23. 

Were  filled  with  water.  Were  filling  with  water. 

Luke  9.  32. 

When  they  were  awake.  When  they  were  fully  awake. 

Luke  16.  9. 

That  when  ye  fail  they  may  That  when  it  shall  fail  they, 
receive. 


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577 


Luke  18.  12. 

I give  tithes  of  all  that  I I give  tithes  of  all  that  I get. 
possess. 

Luke  22.  56. 

A certain  maid  beheld  him  as  A certain  maid  seeing  him  as 
he  sat  by  the  fire.  he  sat  in  the  light  of  the  fire. 

Luke  24.  25. 

0 fools.  O foolish  men. 

Luke  24.  53. 

Praising  and  blessing  God.  Blessing  God. 

Luke  24.  17. 

One  with  another  as  ye  walk  One  with  another  as  ye  walk  ? 
and  are  sad.  And  they  stood  still,  looking 

sad. 

John  6.  11. 

When  he  had  given  thanks  he  And  having  given  thanks,  he 
distributed  to  the  disciples.  distributed  to  them  that  were 

set  down. 

John  9.  17. 

What  sayest  thou  of  him  that  What  sayest  thou  of  him,  in 
he  hath  opened  thine  eyes  ? that  he  opened  thine  eyes  ? 
John  10.  14-15. 

1 am  the  good  Shepherd  and  I am  the  good  Shepherd;  and 

know  my  sheep  and  am  known  know  mine  own,  and  mine 
of  mine.  As  the  Father  know-  own  know  me,  even  as  the 
eth  me,  even  so  know  I the  Father  knoweth  me,  and  I 
Father.  know  the  Father. 

John  11.  20. 

Mary  sat  still  in  the  house.  Mary  still  sat  in  the  house. 
Acts  2.  3. 

Cloven  tongues.  Tongues  parting  asunder. 

Acts  3.  19. 

When  the  time  of  refreshing  That  so  there  may  come  seasons 
shall  come.  of  refreshing. 

Acts  15.  23. 

The  apostles  and  the  elders  The  apostles  and  the  elder 
and  the  brethren.  brethren. 

Acts  16.  7.  [them  not. 

The  spirit  suffered  them  not.  The  spirit  of  Jesus  suffered 
Acts  18.  5.  [word. 

Paul  was  pressed  in  the  spirit.  Paul  was  constrained  by  the 
Acts  26.  28. 

Almost  thou  persuadest  me  to  With  but  little  persuasion  thou 
be  a Christian.  wouldest  fain  make  me  a 

Christian. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


Rom.  3.  25. 

To  declare  his  righteousness  To  show  his  righteousness,  be- 
for  the  remission  of  sins  that  cause  of  the  passing  over  of 
are  past.  the  sins  done  afore  time. 

Rom.  4.  19. 

He  considered  not  his  own  He  considered  his  own  body- 
body  now  dead.  now  as  good  as  dead. 

Rom.  7.  6. 

That  being  dead  wherein  we  Having  died  to  that  wherein 
were  held.  we  were  holden. 

Rom.  11.  7. 

The  rest  were  blinded.  The  rest  were  hardened. 

Rom.  16.  5. 

The  first  fruits  of  Achaia.  The  first  fruits  of  Asia. 

1 Cor.  6.  20. 

Glorify  God,  therefore  in  your  Glorify  God,  therefore  in  your 
body  and  in  your  spirit.  body. 

1 Cor.  11.  24.* 


He  brake  it  and  said,  Take,  He  brake  it  and  said,  this  is 
eat.  my  body. 

2 Cor.  2.  14. 

Always  causeth  us  to  triumph.  Always  leadeth  us  in  triumph. 
2 Cor.  5. 10. 

We  must  all  appear.  We  must  all  be  made  manifest. 

2 Cor.  12.  9. 

Think  ye  that  we  excuse  our-  Ye  think  all  the  time  that  we 
selves  unto  you.  are  excusing  ourselves  unto 

you. 

Gal.  4.  14. 

And  my  temptation  which  was  That  which  was  a temptation  to 
in  my  flesh.  you  in  my  flesh. 

Gal.  5.  17. 


So  that  ye  cannot  do  the  things  That  ye  may  not  do  the  things 
that  ye  would.  that  ye  would. 

Eph.  4.  29. 

But  that  which  is  good  to  the  But  that  which  is  good  for  edi- 

use  of  edifying.  fying  as  the  need  may  be. 

Eph.  5.  29. 

We  are  members  of  his  body,  We  are  members  of  his  body, 
of  his  flesh  and  of  his  bones. 

Phil.  4.  3. 

Help  those  women  which  Help  these  women,  for  they 
labored.  labored. 

Phil.  2.  15. 

Among  whom  ye  shine.  Among  whom  ye  are  seen. 

Col.  2.  8.  [you. 

Any  man  spoil  you.  Any  one  that  maketh  spoil  of 


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579 


Col.  2.  18. 

Intruding*  into  those  which  he  Dwelling  in  the  things  which 
hath  not  seen.  he  hath  seen. 

2 Thess.  2. 1. 

By  the  coming.  Touching  the  coming. 

1 Tim.  1.  4. 

Godly  edifying.  A dispensation  of  God. 

1 Tim.  3.  16. 

Manifest  in  the  flesh.  Was  manifested  in  the  flesh. 

1 Tim.  6.  5. 

Supposing  that  gain  is  godli-  Supposing  that  godliness  is  a 
ness.  way  of  gain. 

Philem.  2. 

And  to  our  beloved  Apphia.  And  to  Apphia  our  sister. 

Heb.  6.  7. 

By  whom  it  is  dressed.  For  whose  sake  it  is  also  tilled. 

Heb.  11.  13. 

Having  seen  them  afar  off,  Having  seen  them  and  greeted 
and  were  persuaded  of  them  them  from  afar, 
and  embraced  them. 

1 Pet.  3.  8. 

Be  courteous.  Humble  minded. 

1 Pet.  3.  15. 

Sanctify  the  Lord  God  in  your  Sanctify  in  your  hearts, 

hearts.  Christ  as  Lord. 

1 Pet.  3.  21. 

The  answer  of  a good  con-  The  interrogation  of  a good 
cience.  conscience. 

3 J ohn  12. 

And  ye  know.  And  thou  knowest. 

Rev.  4.  6. 

Beasts.  Living  creatures. 

Rev.  22.  11. 

Let  him  be  righteous  still.  Let  him  do  righteousness  still. 

Rev.  22.  14. 

Blessed  are  they  that  do  his  Blessed  are  they  that  wash 
commandments.  their  robes. 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


THE  OLD  AND  NEW  VERSIONS  CONTRASTED. 

THE  ACCOUNT  OF  THE  CREATION. — GEN.  i.  1-31. 


THE  AUTHORIZED  VERSION. 

1.  In  the  beginning  God 
created  the  heaven  and  the 
earth. 

2.  And  the  earth  was  with- 
out form,  and  void  ; and  dark- 
ness was  upon  the  face  of  the 
deep  : and  the  Spirit  of  God 
moved  upon  the  face  of  the 
waters. 

3.  And  God  said,  Let  there 
be  light : and  there  was  light. 

4.  And  God  saw  the  light, 
that  it  was  good  : and  God 
divided  the  light  from  the 
darkness. 

5.  And  God  called  the  light 
Day,  "and  the  darkness  he  called 
Night : and  the  evening  and  the 
morning  were  the  first  day. 

6.  And  God  said,  Let  there 
be  a firmament  in  the  midst  of 
the  waters  : and  let  it  divide 
the  waters  from  the  waters. 

7.  And  God  made  the  firm 
ament,  and  divided  the  waters 
which  were  under  the  firma- 
ment from  the  waters  which 
were  above  the  firmament : 
and  it  was  so. 

8.  And  God  called  the 
firmament  Heaven : and  the 
evening  and  the  morning 
were  the  second  day. 

9.  And  God  said,  Let  the 
waters  under  the  heaven  be 
gathered  together  unto  one 
place,  and  let  the  dry  land  ap- 
pear : and  it  was  so. 

10.  And  God  called  the  dry 
land  Earth  ; and  the  gather- 
ing together  of  the  waters 
called  he  Seas : and  God  saw 
that  it  was  good. 


THE  REVISED  VERSION. 

1 In  the  beginning  God 
created  the  heaven  and  the 

2 earth.  And  the  earth  was 
waste  and  void  ; and  dark- 
ness was  upon  the  face  of 
the  deep  : and  the  spirit 
of  God  moved  upon  the 

3 face  of  the  waters.  And 
God  said,  Let  there  be  light: 

4 and  there  was  light.  And 
God  saw  the  light,  that  it 
was  good  : and  God  divided 
the  light  from  the  darkness, 

5 And  God  called  the  light 
Day,  and  the  darkness  he 
called  Night.  And  there 
was  evening  and  there  was 
morning,  one  day. 

6 And  God  said,  Let  there 
be  a firmament  in  the  midst 
of  the  waters,  and  let  it  di- 
vide the  waters  from  the 

7 waters.  And  God  made 
the  firmament,  and  divided 
the  waters  which  were  un- 
der the  firmament  from  the 
waters  which  were  above 
the  firmament : and  it  was 

8 so.  And  God  called  the 
firmament  Heaven.  And 
there  was  evening  and 
there  was  morning,  a sec- 
ond day. 

9 And  God  said,  Let  the 
waters  under  the  heaven 
be  gathered  together  unto 
one  place,  and  let  the  dry 
land  appear  : and  it  was 

10  so.  And  God  called  the 
dry  land  Earth;  and  the 
gathering  together  of  the 
waters  called  he  Seas  : and 
God  saw  that  it  was  good. 


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581 


11.  And  God  said,  Let  the 
earth  bring*  forth  grass,  the 
herb  yielding  seed  and  the 
fruit-tree  yielding  fruit  after 
his  kind  whose  seed  is  in  itself, 
upon  the  earth  : and  it  was  so. 

12.  And  the  earth  brought 
forth  grass,  and  herb  yielding 
seed  after  his  kind,  and  the  tree 
yielding  fruit,  whose  seed  was 
in  itself,  after  his  kind  ; and 
God  saw  that  it  was  good. 

13.  And  the  evening  and 
the  morning  were  the  third 
day. 

14.  And  God  said,  Let  there 
be  lights  in  the  firmament  of 
the  heaven  to  divide  the  day 
from  the  night  ; and  let  them 
be  for  signs,  and  for  seasons, 
and  for  days,  and  years. 

15.  And  let  them  be  for 
lights  in  the  firmament  of  the 
heaven  to  give  light  upon  the 
earth  : and  it  was  so. 

16.  And  God  made  two  great 
lights  ; the  greater  light  to  rule 
the  day,  and  the  lesser  light  to 
rule  the  night : he  made  the 
stars  also. 

17.  And  God  set  them  in  the 
firmament  of  the  heaven  to 
give  light  upon  the  earth. 

18.  And  to  rule  over  the  day, 
and  over  the  night,  and  to  di- 
vide the  light  from  the  dark- 
ness : and  God  saw  that  it  was 
good. 

19.  And  the  evening  and  the 
morning  were  the  fourth  day. 

20.  And  God  said,  Let  the 
waters  bring  forth  abundantly 
the  moving  creature  that  hath 
life,  and  fowl  that  may  fly 
above  the  earth,  in  the  open 
firmament  of  heaven. 

21.  And  God  created  great 


11  And  God  said,  Let  the 
earth  put  forth  grass,  herb 
yielding  seed,  and  fruit 
tree  bearing  fruit  after  its 
kind,  wherein  is  the  seed 
thereof,  upon  the  earth  : 

12  and  it  was  so.  And  the 
earth  brought  forth  grass, 
herb  yielding  seed  after  its 
kind,  and  tree  bearing 
fruit,  wherein  is  the  seed 
thereof,  after  its  kind  : and 
God  saw  that  it  was  good. 

13  And  there  was  evening 
and  there  was  morning,  a 
third  day. 

14  And  God  said,  Let  there 
be  lights  in  the  firmament 
of  the  heaven  to  divide  the 
day  from  the  night ; and 
let  them  be  for  signs,  and 
for  seasons,  and  for  days, 

15  and  years  : and  let  them  be 
for  lights  in  the  firmament 
of  the  heaven  to  give  light 
upon  the  earth  : and  it  was 

16  so.  And  God  made  the 
two  great  lights  ; the  great- 
er light  to  rule  the  day, 
and  the  lesser  light  to  rule 
the  night  ; he  made  the 

17  stars  also.  And  God  set 
them  in  the  firmament  of 
the  heaven  to  give  light 

18  upon  the  earth,  and  to  rule 
over  the  day  and  over  the 
night,  and  to  divide  the 
light  from  the  darkness  : 
and  God  saw  that  it  was 

19  good.  And  there  was  eve- 
ning and  there  was  morn- 
ing, a fourth  day. 

20  And  God  said,  Let  the 
waters  bring  forth  abun- 
dantly the  moving  creature 
that  hath  life,  and  let  fowl 
fly  above  the  earth  in  the 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


whales,  and  every  living  crea- 
ture that  moveth,  which  the 
waters  brought  forth  abun- 
dantly after  their  kind  : and 
every  winged  fowl  after  his 
kind  : and  God  saw  that  it 
teas  good. 

22.  And  God  blessed  them, 
saying,  Be  fruitful  and  multi- 
ply, and  fill  the  waters  in  the 
seas,  and  let  fowl  multiply  in 
the  earth. 

23.  And  the  evening  and  the 
morning  were  the  fifth  day. 

24.  And  God  sa;d,  Let  the 
earth  bring  forth  the  living 
creature  after  his  kind,  cattle 
and  creeping  thing  and  beast  of 
the  earth  after  his  kind  : and  it 
Was  so. 

25.  And  God  made  the  beast 
of  the  earth  after  his  kind,  and 
cattle  after  their  kind,  and 
every  thing  that  creepeth 
upon  the  earth  after  his  kind  : 
and  God  saw  that  it  was 
jood. 

26.  And  God  said,  Let  us 
make  man  in  our  image,  after 
our  likeness : and  let  them 
have  dominion  over  the  fish  of 
the  sea,  and  over  the  fowl  of 
the  air,  and  over  the  cattle, 
and  over  all  the  earth,  and 
over  every  creeping  thing  that 
creepeth  upon  the  earth. 

27.  So  God  created  man  in 
his  own  image,  in  the  image 
of  God  created  he  him ; male 
md  female  created  he  them. 

28.  And  God  blessed  them, 
and  God  said  unto  them,  Be 
fruitful  and  multiply,  and  re- 
plenish the  earth,  and  subdue 
it : and  have  dominion  over 
the  fish  of  the  sea,  and  over 
the  fowl  of  the  air,  and  over 


open  firmament  of  heaven. 

21  And  God  created  the  great 
sea-monsters  and  every 
living  creature  that  mov- 
eth, which  the  waters 
brought  forth  abundantly, 
after  their  kinds,  and  every 
winged  fowl  after  its  kind  : 
and  God  saw  that  it  was 

22  good.  And  God  blessed 
them,  saying,  Be  fruitful, 
and  multiply,  and  fill  the 
waters  in  the  seas,  and  let 
fowl  multiply  in  the  earth. 

23  And  there  was  evening  and 
and  there  was  morning,  a 
fifth  day. 

24  And  God  said,  Let  the 
earth  bring  forth  the  living 
creature  after  its  kind,  cat- 
tle, and  creeping  thing  and 
beast  of  the  earth  after  its 
kind  : and  it  was  so. 

25  And  God  made  the  beast 
of  the  earth  after  its  kind, 
and  the  cattle  after  their 
kind,  and  every  thing  that 
creepeth  upon  the  ground 
after  its  kind  : and  God 

26  saw  that  it  was  good.  And 
God  said,  Let  us  make  man 
in  our  image,  after  our 
likeness  : and  let  them  have 
dominion  over  the  fish  of 
the  sea,  and  over  the  fowl 
of  the  air,  and  over  the 
cattle,  and  over  all  the 
earth,  and  over  every 
creeping  thing  that  creep - 

27  eth  upon  the  earth.  And 
God  created  man  in  his 
own  image,  in  the  image 
of  God  created  he  him ; 
male  and  female  created 

28  he  them.  And  God  blessed 
them : and  God  said  unto 
them,  Be  fruitful  and  mu}* 


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583 


every  living  thing  that  moveth 
upon  the  earth. 

29.  And  God  said,  Behold, 
I have  given  you  every  herb 
bearing  seed,  which  is  upon 
the  face  of  all  the  earth,  and 
every  tree,  in  the  which  is  the 
fruit  of  a tree  yielding  seed  ; 
to  you  it  shall  be  for  meat. 

30.  And  to  every  beast  of 
the  earth,  and  to  every  fowl 
of  the  air,  and  to  every  thing 
that  creepeth  upon  the  earth, 
wherein  there  is  life,  I have 
given  every  green  herb  for 
meat : and  it  was  so. 

31.  And  God  saw  every 
thing  that  he  had  made  : and 
behold,  it  was  very  good. 
And  the  evening  ana  the 
morning  were  the  sixth  day. 


tiply,  and  replenish  the 
earth,  and  subdue  it  ; and 
have  dominion  over  the 
fish  of  the  sea,  and  over 
the  fowl  of  the  air,  and 
over  every  living  thing 
that  moveth  upon  the 

29  earth.  And  God  said,  Be- 
hold, I have  given  you 
every  herb  yielding  seed, 
which  is  upon  the  face  of 
all  the  earth,  and  e^ery 
tree,  in  the  which  is  the 
fruit  of  a tree  yielding 
seed  ; to  you  it  shall  be  for 

30  meat.  And  to  every  beast 
of  the  earth,  and  to  every 
fowl  of  the  air,  and  to 
every  thing  that  creepeth 
upon  the  earth,  wherein 
there  is  life,  I have  given 
every  green  herb  for  meat : 

31  and  it  was  so.  And  God 
saw  every  thing  that  he 
had  made,  and,  behold,  it 
was  very  good.  And  there 
was  evening  and  there  was 
morning,  the  sixth  day. 


THE  TEN  COMMANDMENTS. — EX.  XX.  1-17. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION. 

And  God  spake  all  these 
words,  saying, 

2.  I am  the  Lord  thy  God, 
which  have  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out  of 
the  house  of  bondage. 

3.  Thou  shaft  have  no  other 
gods  before  me. 

4.  Thou  shalt  not  make 
unto  thee  any  graven  image, 
or  any  likeness  of  any  thing 
that  is  in  heaven  above,  or  that 
is  in  the  earth  beneath,  or  that 
is  in  the  water  under  the  earth : 

5.  Thou  shalt  not  bow  down 


REVISED  VERSION. 

And  God  spake  all  these 
words,  saying, 

2 I am  the  Lord  thy  God, 
which  brought  thee  out 
of  the  land  of  Egypt,  out 
of  the  house  of  bondage. 

3 Thou  shalt  have  none  other 

4 gods  before  me.  Thou 
shalt  not  make  unto  thee 
a graven  image,  nor  the 
likeness  of  any  form  that 
is  in  the  heaven  above,  or 
that  is  in  the  earth  beneath, 
or  that  is  in  the  water  un- 

5 der  the  earth.  Thou  slialt 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


thyself  to  them,  nor  serve  them, 
for  I the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting’  the  in- 
iquity of  the  fathers  upon  the 
children  unto  the  third  and 
fourth  generation  of  them 
that  hate  me  ; 

6.  And  shewing  mercy  unto 
thousands  of  them  that  love 
me,  and  keep  my  command- 
ments. 

7.  Thou  shalt  not  take  the 
name  of  the  Lord  thy  God  in 
vain  : for  the  Lord  will  not 
hold  him  guiltless  that  taketh 
his  name  in  vain. 

8.  Remember  the  Sabbath 
day  to  keep  it  holy. 

9.  Six  days  shalt  thou  la- 
bour, and  do  all  thy  work  : 

10.  But  the  seventh  day  is 
the  sabbath  of  the  Lord  thy 
God : in  it  thou  shalt  not  do 
any  work,  thou,  nor  thy  son, 
nor  thy  daughter,  thy  man- 
servant, nor  thy  maidservant, 
nor  thy  cattle,  nor  thy  stranger 
that  is  within  thy  gates  : 

11.  For  in  six  days  the  Lord 
made  heaven  and  earth,  the 
sea  and  all  that  in  them  is, 
and  rested  the  seventh  day : 
wherefore  the  Lord  blessed  the 
Sabbath  day  and  hallowed  it. 

12.  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother ; that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God  giv- 
etli  thee. 

13.  Thou  shalt  not  kill. 

14.  Thou  shalt  not  commit 
adultery. 

15.  Thou  shalt  not  steal. 

16.  Thou  shalt  not  bear  false 
witness  against  thy  neighbour. 

17.  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbour’s  house,  thou  shalt 


not  bow  down  thyself  unto 
them,  nor  serve  them  •„  for 
I the  Lord  thy  God  am  a 
jealous  God,  visiting  the 
iniquity  of  the  fathers  upon 
the  children,  upon  the  third 
and  upon  the  fourth  gener- 
ation of  them  that  hate  me  ; 

6 And  showing  mercy  unto 
thousands  of  them  that  love 
me  and  keep  my  command- 

7 ments.  Thou  shalt  not 
take  the  name  of  the  Lord 
thy  God  in  vain  ; for  the 
Lord  will  not  hold  him 
guiltless  that  taketh  his 

8 name  in  vain.  Remember 
the  sabbath  day,  to  keep  it 

9 holy.  Six  days  shalt  thou 
labor  and  do  all  thy  work  ; 

10  But  the  seventh  day  is  a 
sabbath  unto  the  Lord  thy 
God  : in  it  thou  shalt  not 
do  any  work,  thou  nor  thy 
son,  nor  thy  daughter,  thy 
manservant,  nor  thy  maid- 
servant, nor  thy  cattle,  nor 
thy  stranger  that  is  within 

11  thy  gates  : For  in  six  days 
the  Lord  made  heaven  and 
earth,  the  sea,  and  all  that 
in  them  is,  and  rested  the 
seventh  day  : wherefore  the 
Lord  blessed  the  Sabbath 
day,  and  hallowed  it. 

12  Honour  thy  father  and 
thy  mother  : that  thy  days 
may  be  long  upon  the  land 
which  the  Lord  thy  God 

13  giveth  thee.  Thou  shalt 

14  do  no  murder.  Thou  shalt 

15  not  commit  adultery.  Thou 

16  shalt  not  steal.  Thou 
shalt  not  bear  false  wit- 
ness against  thy  neighbor. 

17  Thou  shalt  not  covet  thy 
neighbor’s  house,  thou 


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585 


not  covet  thy  neighbour’s  wife, 
nor  his  manservant,  nor  his 
maidservant,  nor  his  ox,  nor 
his  ass,  nor  any  thing  that  is 
thy  neighbour’s. 


shalt  not  covet  thy  neigh- 
bor’s wife,  nor  his  manser- 
vant, nor  his  maidservant 
nor  his  ox,  nor  his  ass,  nor 
anything  that  is  thy  neigh- 
bor’s. 


THE  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST. — MATT.  ii.  1-12. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION. 

Now  when  Jesus  was  born 
in  Bethlehem  of  Judea  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  king 
behold,  there  came  wise  men 
from  the  east  to  Jerusalem, 
Saying,  Where  is  he  that  is 
born  King  of  the  Jews  ? for 
we  have  seen  his  star  in  the 
east,  and  are  come  to  worship 
him. 

3.  'When  Herod  the  king 
had  heard  these  things,  he  was 
troubled,  and  all  Jerusalem 
with  him. 

4.  And  when  he  had  gath- 
ered all  the  chief  priests  and 
scribes  of  the  people  together, 
he  demanded  of  them  where 
Christ  should  be  born. 

5.  And  they  said  unto  him, 
In  Bethlehem  of  Judea  ; for 
thus  it  is  written  by  the 
prophet. 

t).  And  thou  Bethlehem,  in 
the  land  of  Juda,  art  not  the 
least  among  the  princes  of 
Juda,  for  out  of  thee  shall 
come  a Governor,  that  shall 
rule  my  people  Israel. 

7.  Then  Herod,  when  he 
had  privily  called  the  wise 
men,  inquired  of  them  dili- 
gently what  time  the  star  ap- 
peared. 

8.  And  he  sent  them  to 
Bethlehem,  and  said,  Go  and 
search  diligently  for  the  young 


REVISED  VERSION. 

Now  when  Jesus  was  born 
in  Bethlehem  of  Judea  in 
the  days  of  Herod  the  king, 
behold — wise  men  from  the 
east  came  to  Jerusalem, 

2 saying,  Where  is  he  that  is 
born  King  of  the  Jews  ? 
for  we  saw  his  star  in  the 
east,  and  are  come  to 

3 worship  him.  And  when 
Herod  the  king  heard  it, 
he  was  troubled,  and  all 

4 Jerusalem  with  him.  And 
gathering  together  all  the 
chief  priests  and  scribes  of 
the  people  he  inquired  of 
them  where  the  Christ 

5 should  be  born.  And  they 
said  unto  him,  In  Bethle- 
hem of  Judea  : for  thus  it 
is  written  by  the  prophet, 

6 And  thou  Bethlehem,  land 
of  Judah,  Art  in  no  wise 
least  among  the  princes  of 
Judah  : For  out  of  thee 
shall  come  forth  a gov- 
ernor, which  shall  be  shep- 
herd of  my  people  Israel. 

7 Then  Herod  privily  called 
the  wise  men,  and  learned 
of  them  carefully  what  time 

8 the  star  appeared.  And 
he  sent  them  to  Bethle- 
hem, and  said,  Go  and 
search  out  carefully  con- 
cerning the  young  child  ; 
and  when  ye  have  found 


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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


child  ; and  when  ye  have  found 
him.  bring  me  word  again,  that 
I may  come  and  worship  him 
also. 

9.  When  they  had  heard  the 
king,  they  departed  ; and,  lo, 
the  star,  which  they  saw  in  the 
east,  went  before  them,  till  it 
came  and  stood  over  where  the 
young  child  was. 

10.  When  they  saw  the  star, 
they  rejoiced  with  exceeding 
great  joy. 

11.  And  when  they  were 
come  into  the  house,  they  saw 
the  young  child  with  Mary  his 
mother,  and  fell  down,  and 
worshipped  him  ; and  when 
they  had  opened  their  treas- 
ures, they  presented  unto  him 
gifts  ; gold,  and  frankincense 
and  myrrh. 

12.  And  being  warned  of 
God  in  a dream  that  they 
should  not  return  to  Herod, 
they  departed  into  their  own 
country  another  way. 


him,  bring  me  word — that 
I also  may  come  and  wor- 
9 ship  him.  And  they,  hav- 
ing heard  the  king,  went 
their  way ; and  lo,  the 
star,  which  they  saw  in 
the  east,  went  before  them, 
till  it  came  and  stood  over 
where  the  young  child  was. 

10  And  when  they  saw  the 
star,  they  rejoiced  with  ex- 

11  ceeding  great  joy.  And 
they  came  into  the  house 
and  saw  the  young  child 
with  Mary  his  mother  ; and 
they  fell  down  and  wor- 
shipped him  ; and  opening 
their  treasures,  they  offered 
unto  him  gifts,  gold  and 
frankincense  and  myrrh. 

12  And  being  warned  of  God 
in  a dream  that  they  should 
not  return  to  Herod,  they 
departed  into  their  own 
country  another  way. 


the  lord’s  prayer. — Matt.  vi.  9-13. 


AUTHORIZED  VERSION. 

9.  After  this  manner  there- 
fore pray  ye  : Our  Father 

which  art  in  heaven,  Hallowed 
be  thy  name. 

10.  Thy  kingdom  come.  Thy 
will  be  done  in  earth  as  it  is  in 
heaven. 

11.  Give  us  this  day  our 
daily  bread. 

12.  Andiorgive  us  our  debts, 
as  we  forgive  our  debtors. 

13.  And  lead  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  evil.  For  thine  is  the 
kingdom,  and  the  power,  and 
the  glory,  forever.  Amen. 


REVISED  VERSION. 

9  After  this  manner  there* 
fore  pray  ye  : Our  Father 
which  art  in  heaven,  Hal- 

10  lowed  be  thy  name.  Thy 
kingdom  come.  Thy  will  be 
done  as  in  heaven,  so  on 

11  earth.  Give  us  this  day  our 

12  daily  bread.  And  forgive 
us  our  debts,  as  we  also 
have  forgiven  our  debtors. 

13  And  bring  us  not  into 
temptation,  but  deliver  us 
from  the  evil  one . 


APPENDIX. 


587 


NAMES  AND  TITLES 

APPLIED  TO  OUR 

LORD  AND  SAVIOUR  JESUS  CHRIST 

IN  THE  HOLY  SCRIPTURES. 


Adam. . 1 Cor.  xv.  45. 

Advocate .1  John  ii.  1. 

Almighty Rev.  i.  8. 

Alpha  and  Omega  . .Rev.  i.  8. 

Amen Rev.  iii.  14. 

Angel  of  the  Lord. 

Gen.  xvi.  7-11. 

Anointed Psalm  ii.  2. 

Apostle Heb.  iii.  1. 

Arm  of  the  Lord.  .Isa.  Ii.  9-10. 
Author  of  Eternal  Salvation. 

Heb.  v.  9. 

Author  of  Faith . . . Heb.  xii.  2. 
Beginning  and  End, 

Rev.  xxii.  13. 

Beginning  of  Creation  of  God, 

Rev.  iii.  14. 

Beloved Matt.  xiii.  18. 

Beloved  Son Matt.  iii.  17, 

Luke  iii.  22. 

Blessed  and  only  Potentate, 

1 Tim.  vi.  15. 

Branch Zecli.  vi.  12. 

Branch  of  Righteousness, 

Jer.  xxxiii.  15. 

Bread John  vi.  41. 

Bread  from  Heaven, 

Johnvi.  51. 

Bread  of  God John  vi.  33. 

Bread  of  Life John  vi.  35. 

Bright  and  Morning  Star, 

Rev.  xxii.  16. 


Brightness  of  His  Glory, 

Heb.  i.  3. 

Captain  of  Salvation. 

Heb.  ii.  10. 

Carpenter Mark  vi.  3. 

Carpenter’s  Son.  .Matt.  xiii.  55. 
Chief  Corner-Stone. 

1 Peter  ii.  6. 

Chief est  among  Ten  Thousand, 

Song  v.  10. 

Child Isa.  ix.  6. 

Child  Jesus Luke  ii.  27-43. 

Chosen  of  God.  .1  Peter,  ii.  4. 

Christ John  vi.  69. 

Christ,  a King . . Luke  xxiii.  2. 

Christ  Jesus Heb.  iii.  1. 

Christ  Jesus  our  Lord, 

1 Tim.  i.  12. 

Christ  of  God Luke  ix.  20. 

Christ  the  Chosen  of  God, 

Luke  xxiii.  35. 

Christ  the  Lord. . . .Luke  ii.  11. 
Christ  the  Son  of  God, 

Acts  ix.  20. 

Christ,  Son  of  the  Blessed, 

Mark  xiv.  61. 

Commander Isa.  lv.  4. 

Consolation  of  Israel, 

Luke  ii.  25. 

Corner  Stone.. Isa.  xxviii.  16, 

Eph.  ii.  20. 

Counsellor Isa.  ix.  6, 


m 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


Covenant Isa.  xlii.  6. 

David,  their  King.  Jer.  xxx.  9. 

Day  Spring Luke  i.  78. 

Deliverer Rom.  xi.  26. 

Desire  of  All  Nations.  Hag.  ii.  7. 

Door .John  x.  9. 

Door  of  the  Sheep.  .John  x.  7. 

Elect Isa.  xlii.  1. 

Emmanuel ....  Matt.  i.  28, 

Isa.  vii.  14. 

Ensign Isa.  xi.  10. 

Everlasting  Father . . Isa.  ix.  6. 
Faithful  and  True . Rev.  xix.  11. 
Faithful  Witness ...  Rev.  i.  5. 
Faithful  and  True  Witness, 

Rev.  iii.  14. 

Finisher  of  Faith . . Heb.  xii.  2. 
First  and  Last, 

Rev.  xxii.  13,  i.  17. 

First  Begotten Heb.  i.  6. 

First  Begotten  of  the  dead, 

Rev.  i.  5. 

First-born  among  brethren, 

Rom.  viii.  29. 

First-born  from  the 

dead Col.  i.  18. 

First-born  of  every  creature, 

Col.  i.  15. 

First  Fruits 1 Cor.  xv.  20. 

Forerunner Heb.  vi.  20. 

Foundation 1 Cor.  iii.  xi. 

Fountain  opened. Zech.  xiii.  1. 
Friend  of  sinners.. Matt.  xi.  19. 

Gift  of  God John  iv.  10. 

Glory  of  Israel ....  Luke  ii.  32. 
God  blessed  forever.  Rom.  ix.  5. 
God  manifest  in  the  flesh 

1 Tim.  iii.  16. 


God  of  Israel,  the  Saviour 

Isa.  xlv.  15. 

God  of  the  whole  earth, 

Isa.  liv.  5. 

God  our  Saviour.  .1  Tim.  ii.  3. 

God’s  dear  Son Col.  i.  13. 

God  with  us Matt.  i.  23. 

Good  Master  ....  Matt.  xix.  16. 

Governor. . . , Matt.  ii.  6. 

Great  Shepherd  of  the  Sheep. 

Heb.  xiii.  20. 

Great  High  Priest . Heb.  iv.  14. 

Good  Shepherd John  x.  11. 

Head  of  every  man 

1 Cor.  xi.  3. 

Head  of  the  Church. Col.  i.  18. 
Head  of  the  Corner 

Matt.  xxi.  42. 

Heir  of  all  things . . Heb.  i.  1-2. 
High  Priest.  .Heb.  iii.  1.  v.  10. 
High  Priest  of  good  things 

to  come Heb.  ix.  11. 

Holy  Child  Jesus.  .Acts  iv.  30. 

Holy  One Psa.  xvi.  10. 

Holy  One  of  God.  ..Mark  i.  24. 
Holy  One  of  Israel. 

Isa.  xli.  14.  liv.  5 

Holy  Thing Luke  i.  35. 

Hope,  Our 1 Tim.  i.  1. 

Horn  of  Salvation ..  Luke  i.  69. 

I am.  .John  viii.  58.  Ex.  3.  14. 
Image,  express,  of  God’s 

person Heb.  i.  3. 

Image  of  God 2 Cor.  iv.  4. 

Immanuel Isa.  vii.  14. 

Jesus Matt.  i.  21. 

Jesus  Christ Matt.  i.  1. 

Jesus  Christ,  our  Saviour 


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589 


Tit.  iii.  6. 

Jesus  of  Nazareth.  .Mark  i.  24. 
Jesus  of  Nazareth,  the  King  of 
the  Jews.  .John  xix.  19. 
Jesus,  the  King  of  the 

Jews Matt,  xxvii.  37. 

Jesus,  the  Son  of  God 

Heb  iv.  14. 

Jesus,  the  Son  of  Joseph 

John  vi.  42. 

Judge Acts  x.  42. 

Just Acts  iii.  14. 

Just  Man Matt,  xxvii.  19. 

Just  One.  . .Acts  vii.  52,  iii.  14. 
Just  Person. . .Matt,  xxvii.  24. 

Jehovah Isa.  xxvi.  4. 

King Luke  xix.  38. 

King  of  Glory.  Psa.  xxiv.  7-10. 

King  of  Israel John  i.  49. 

King  of  kings. . .1  Tim.  vi.  15. 

Pev.  xvii.  14. 

King  of  the  Jews.  . .Matt.  ii.  2. 

King  of  Zion Matt.  xxi.  5. 

King  over  all  the  earth 

Zech.  xiv  9. 

Lamb Rev.  v.  6. 

Lamb  of  God. . .John  i.  29,  36. 

Lawgiver Isa.  xxxiii.  22. 

Life,  Bread  of . . . . John  vi.  35. 
Lamb  that  was  slain 

Rev.  v.  12. 

Leader Isa.  lv.  4. 

Life John  xiv.  6. 

Life  Our Col.  iii.  4. 

Light  Everlasting.  .Isa.  lx.  20. 
Light  of  the  world.  .John  viii. 

12.  ix.  5. 

Light  to  the  Gentiles 


Isa.  xlii.  6. 

Light,  True.. John  i.  9.  xii.  35. 

Lion  of  the  tribe  of  Judah 

Rev.  v.  5. 

Living  Bread John  vi.  51. 

Living  Stone 1 Pet.  ii.  4. 

Lord . Matt.  xxii.  43.  Mark  xi.  3. 

Lord  and  Saviour  Jesus 

Christ 2 Pet.  i.  11. 

Lord  Christ Col.  iii.  24. 

Lord  from  Heaven 

1 'Cor.  xv.  47. 

Lord  Jesus Acts  vii.  59. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ 

2 Thess.  iii.  6. 

Lord  Jesus  Christ  our 

Saviour Tit.  i.  4. 

Lord  of  all Acts  x.  36. 

Lord  of  Glory 

. . . Jas.  ii.  1.  1 Cor.  ii.  8. 

Lord  of  Hosts Isa.  xliv.  6. 

Lord  of  Lords. . ..Rev.  xix.  16. 
1 Tim.  vi.  15. 

Lord,  Mighty  in  Battle 

Psa.  xxiv.  8. 

Lord  of  the  dead  and  liv- 
ing. .......  Rom.  xiv.  9. 

Lord  of  the  Sabbath 

Mark  ii.  28. 

Lord  over  All Rom.  x.  xii. 

Lord’s  Christ Luke  ii.  26. 

Lord,  Strong,  and  Mighty 

Psa.  xxiv.  8. 

Lord,  The,  our  Righteous- 
ness  Jer.  xxiii.  6. 

Lord,  your  Holy  One 

Isa.  xliii.  15, 

Lord,  your  Redeemer 


590 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


Isa.  xliii.  14. 

Man Mark  xv.  39. 

Man  Christ  Jesus.  1 Tim.  ii.  5. 

Man  of  Sorrows Isa.  liii.  3. 

Master Matt,  xxiii.  10. 

Mediator 1 Tim.  ii.  5. 

Mediator  of  the  New 

Covenant . . Heb.  xii.  24- 

Messenger  of  the  Cove- 
nant  Mai.  iii.  1. 

Messiah,  the  Prince 

Dan.  ix.  25. 

Messias John  i.  41. 

Mighty  God Isa.  ix.  6. 

Mighty  One  of  Israel 

Isa.  xxx.  29. 

Mighty  One  of  Jacob 

Isa.  xlix.  26.  lx.  16. 

Mighty  to  save Isa.  lxiii.  1. 

Morning  Star  . . . Rev.  xxii.  16. 

Most  Holy Dan.  ix.  24. 

Most  Mighty Psa.  xlv.  3. 

Nazarene Matt.  ii.  23. 

Offspring  of  David 

Rev.  xxii.  16. 

Only-Begotten  of  the 

Father John  i.  14. 

Only -Begotten  Son.  John  i.  18. 

Passover 1 Cor.  v.  7. 

Plant  of  Renown . Ezek.  34.  29. 

Potentate  (only).l  Tim.  vi.  15. 

Power  of  God 1 Cor.  i.  24. 

Precious  Corner-Stone 

Isa.  xxviii.  16. 

Priest Heb.  vii.  17. 

Priest  forever Heb.  v.  6. 

Prince Acts  v.  31. 

Prince  of  Life Acts  iii.  15. 


Prince  of  Peace Isa.  ix.  6. 

Prince  of  the  kings  of  the 

earth Rev.  i.  5. 

Prophet John  vi.  14. 

Deut.  xviii.  15. 

Propitiation 1 John  ii.  2. 

Rabbi John  i.  49. 

Rabboni John  xx.  16. 

Redeemer Job  xix.  25. 

Isa.  lix.  20. 

Redemption 1 Cor.  i.  30. 

Resurrection John  xi.  25. 

Righteous  Branch 

. . . Jer.  xxiii.  5. 

Righteous  Judge. 2 Tim.  iv.  8. 
Righteous  Servant.  Isa.  liii.  11. 

Righteousness 1 Cor.  i.  30. 

Rock 1 Cor.  x.  4. 

Rock  of  Offence. . .1  Pet.  ii.  8. 

Root  of  David Rev.  v.  5. 

Root  of  Jesse Rom.  xv.  12. 

Rose  of  Sharon 

Sol.  Song  ii.  1. 

Ruler  in  Israel Micah  v.  2. 

Same  yesterday,  to-day  and 

forever Heb.  xiii.  8. 

Sanctification 1 Cor.  i.  30. 

Saviour Luke  ii.  11 

Saviour  of  the  body.  Eph.  v.  23. 
Saviour  of  the  world 

1 John  iv.  14. 

Sceptre Num.  xxiv.  17. 

Second  man 1 Cor.  xv.  47. 

Seed  of  David 2 Tim.  ii.  8. 

Seed  of  the  woman 

Gen.  iii.  15. 

Servant Matt.  xii.  18. 

Servant  of  Rulers . Isa.  xlix.  7. 


APPENDIX. 


591 


Shepherd  and  Bishop  of 

Souls 1 Pet.  ii.  25. 

Shepherd,  Chief ...  1 Pet.  y . 4. 

Shepherd,  Good. . .John  x.  11. 

Shepherd,  Great. Heb.  xiii.  20. 

Shepherd  of  Israel 

Psa.  lxxx.  1. 

Shiloh Gen.  xlix.  10. 

Son  Jesus  Christ 

1 John  iii.  23. 

Son  of  David Matt.  xxi.  9. 

Son  of  God Rev.  ii.  18. 

Son  of  Joseph Luke  iii.  23. 

Son  of  man  John  iii.  13- 

Son  of  Mary Mark  vi.  3. 

Son  of  the  Blessed 

Mark  xiv.  61. 

Son  of  the  Father. 2 John  i.  3. 

Son  of  the  Highest . Luke  i.  32. 

Son  of  the  Living  God 

Matt.  xvi.  16. 

Son  of  the  Most  High  God 

Mark  v.  7. 

Star  and  Sceptre. Num.  24.  17. 

Stone Matt.  xxi.  42. 

Stone  of  Stumbling.  1 Pet.  ii.  8. 

Sun  of  Righteousness 

Mai.  iv.  2. 

Sure  Foundation. . . Isa.  28.  16. 

Surety  of  a better  testament 


Heb.  vii.  22. 

Teacher John  iii.  2. 

The  Beloved Eph.  i.  6. 

The  Man John  xix.  5. 

The  Only  Wise  God,  our 

Saviour Jude  xxv. 

Tried  Stone ....  Isa.  xxviii.  16. 

True Rev.  xix.  11. 

True  God. ...... .1  John  v.  20. 

True  Vine John  xv.  1. 

Truth .John  xiv.  6. 

Unspeakable  Gift 

2 Cor.  ix.  15. 

Very  Christ Acts  ix.  22. 

Vine John  xv.  5. 

Way John  xiv.  6. 

Which  is,  which  was,  which  is 

to  come Rev.  i.  4. 

Wisdom  of  God ...  1 Cor.  i.  24. 

Wisdom,  Our 1 Cor.  i.  30. 

Witness  faithful  and  true 

Rev.  iii.  14. 

Witness  to  the  People 

John  xviii.  37. 

Wonderful Isa.  ix.  6. 

Word John  i.  1. 

Word  of  God Rev.  xix.  13. 

Word  of  Life 1 John  i.  1. 

Young  Child. . . .Matt.  ii.  8-13. 


592  CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 

SELECTED  BIBLE  READINGS. 

[Special  Topics  for  Sundry  Occasions.] 

A backslidden  Church Rev.  iii.  14-22. 

Fruitless  Christians Matt.  xxi.  17-22. 

God’s  judgments  upon  frivolity Amos  vi.  1-11. 

God’s  cry  to  the  backslider Jer.  iii.  12-25. 

The  backslider’s  return Hos.  vi.  1-7,  and  xiv.  1-9;  Ps.  77. 

Humiliation  and  confession  before  God Ps.  51. 

Guarding  against  backsliding . Heb.  x.  19-31. 

Churches  worthy  of  imitation Rev.  iii.  1-13. 

Building  up  the  Church  under  difficulties Neh.  4. 

The  mission  of  the  Church Isa.  xlix.  8-23. 

The  victory  of  the  Church  of  Christ Micah  iv.  1-7. 

The  Church’s  thanksgiving Isa.  xii. 

The  Church  preparing  for  a revival Isa.  lx.  1-11. 

The  signs  of  a coming  revival Hab.  iii.  1-19. 

Prayer  for  revival  answered Hab.  iii.  1-19. 

A grand  praise  meeting Ps.  98. 

A personal  experience 1 John  i.  1-10. 

A noble  confession Matt.  xvi.  13-23. 

A model  testimony  for  Christ Ps.  xl.  1-11. 

David  tells  how  he  was  converted Ps.  32. 

Moses  relates  his  experience. Ex.  xviii.  1-12. 

Christian  experience  in  its  lights  and  shadows Ps.  13. 

Preparing  for  battle Eph.  vi.  11-18. 

Putting  off  the  old  man Eph.  iv.  17-32. 

Meeting  our  obligations  tc  God Mai.  iii.  8-18. 

Moral  insanity Eccl.  ix.  3. 

A complete  consecration Rom.  xii.  1-8. 

The  blessings  of  obedience Deut.  xxviii.  1-12. 

Christ’s  doctrine  of  prayer Luke  xi.  1-13. 

The  power  of  the  word  of  God Heb.  iv.  9-16. 

God’s  words  a comfort  in  persecution Ps.  cxix.  81-96. 

Christian  forbearance Rom.  xv.  1-7. 

Suffering  unjustly 1 Peter  iii.  12-22. 

The  keeping-power  of  God 1 Peter  i.  1-21. 


SELECTED  BIBLE  READINGS. 


593 


Preparing  for  victory Josh.  iii.  1-17. 

A song  of  victory Ex.  xv.  1-22. 

Reasons  for  loving  God Ps.  116. 

The  Lord’s  appeal  to  sinners Isa.  i.  2-20. 

The  condition  of  the  godly  and  ungodly  contrasted Ps.  1. 

The  death  of  Christ Luke  ix.  31. 

The  present  and  future  state  of  the  wicked Job  xxi.  7-30. 

The  responsibility  of  choice Josh.  xxiv.  15. 

The  safety  of  young  men Ps.  cxix.  9. 

The  victories  of  salvation Isa.  xxv.  1-9. 

The  final  triumph Rev.  4. 

The  Church  defined 1 Tim.  iii.  15. 

The  providence  of  God Neh.  ix.  6;  Ps.  xxxvi.  6;  civ.  27,  28. 

Comfort  in  sickness 2 Cor.  i.  3-7;  Ps.  xci.  15. 

A national  jubilee Esther  viii.  15-17;  ix.  20-32. 

The  teacher  encouraged Ps.  cxxvi.  5,  6 ; Mark  iv.  26-29. 

A memorial  tribute Gen.  xxxv.  20;  1.  7-13. 

What  shall  the  harvest  be Gal.  vi.  7,  8;  Matt.  xiii.  24-30. 

Fasting  and  prayer Ezra  viii.  21-23;  Matt.  vi.  16-18. 

Consolation  in  bereavement John  xiv.  1-6;  1 Thess.  iv.  13-18. 

The  Christian’s  passport  to  the  beyond. .John  xi.  6;  Rev.  vii.  9-17. 

Assurance  of  faith Isa.  xxxii.  17;  Heb.  vi.  11. 

The  boldness  of  faith. Isa.  xxxv.  3,  4;  1 John  iii.  21. 

No  cross  no  crown Matt.  x.  38;  James  i.  12;  Rev.  ii.  10. 

Preparation  for  death.. 2 Kings  xxii.  19,  20;  Ps.  xc.  12;  Amos  iv.  12. 
Support  and  victory  in  death.. Rom.  viii.  38,  39;  1 Cor.  xv.  55-57. 

Future  punishment Ps.  ix.  17;  Rev.  xxi.  8;  2 Thess.  i.  6-9. 

Perfection  in  holiness.  ..2  Cor.  vii.  1;  1 Peter  i.  22;  1 John  iv.  17. 

Old  age Job  v.  26;  Ps.  lxxi.  9,  18;  Isa.  xlvi.  4. 

Victory  over  Satan  promised Rom.  xvi.  10;  1 John  v.  18. 

Comfort  in  affliction.  Jer.  xxxi.  13;  Rom.  viii.  17,  18;  Heb.  xii.5-11. 
Witness  of  the  spirit.. Acts  xv.  8,  Rom,  viii.  14-16;  1 John  iii.  24. 
Working  out  salvation. , , 2 Pet.  i.  5-10;  Acts  xxvii.  24-31. 


APPENDIX. 


595 


cnnoisroiLoaic^L  index 

TO 

THE  BIBLE. 

PERIOD  I. 

FROM  THE  CREATION  TO  DELUGE,  1,656  YEARS. 


A.M. 

1 

B.  C. 

4004 

The  creation  of  the  world 

Genesis  i.  2. 

2 

4002 

Fall  of  our  first  parents,  Adam  and  Eve,  from 
holiness  and  happiness,  by  disobeying  God. 

Promise  of  a Saviour 

Cain  born 

“ iii. 

“ iv.  1. 

3 

4001 

Abel  born 

“ iv.  2. 

129 

3875 

Abel  murdered  by  his  brother  Cain 

“ iv.  8. 

130 

3^74 

Seth  born,  his  father  Adam,  being  130  years  old 

“ v.  3. 

622 

3382 

Enoch  born 

“ v.  18,  19. 

687 

3317 

Methuselah  born 

“ v.  21. 

930 

3074 

Adam  dies,  age  9-10  years 

“ v.  5. 

987 

3017 

Enoch  translated,  aged  365  years 

“ v.  24. 

1042 

2962 

Seth  dies,  aged  912  years 

" v.  8. 

1056 

2948 

Noah  born 

“ v.  28,  29. 

1536 

2468 

The  deluge  threatened,  and  Noah  commis- ) 

( “ vi.  3 22. 

1656 

2348 

sioned  to  preach  repentance  during  120  f 

years ) 

Methuselah  dies,  aged  939  years 

•{  1 Pet.  iii.  20. 
f 2 Pet.  ii.  5. 
Genesis  v.  27. 

In  the  same  year  Noah  enters  into  the  ark, 
being  600  years  old 

“ vii.  6,  7. 

PERIOD  II. 

FROM  THE  DELUGE  TO  THE  CALL  OF  ABRAHAM, 
427  YEARS. 


B.  C. 

2347 


2234 

2234 

2233 

21S3 

1993 

1993 


Noah,  with  his  family,  leaves  the  ark  after  the'] 
deluge,  and  offering-  sacrifices,  he  receives  the  I 
covenant  of  safety,  of  which  the  rainbow  was  j 

the  token j 

Babel  built 

The  confusion  of  languages,  and  dispersion  of  man- 
kind   

Nimrod  lays  the  first  foundation  of  the  Babylonian 

or  Assyrian  monarchy 

Mizraim  lays  the  foundation  of  the  Egyptian  mon- 
archy  

Noah  dies,  aged  950  years 

Abram  or  Abraham  born 


Genesis  Viii.  13-20. 
“ ix.  8-17. 


xi. 

xi. 

x.  8,  11. 

x.  13. 
ix.  29. 

xi.  26. 


596 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE, 


PERIOD  III. 


FROM  ABRAHAM’S  CALL  TO  THE  EXODUS  OF 
ISRAEL  FROM  EGYPT,  430  YEARS. 


B.  C. 

- ~ 

1936 

Abram  called  from  Chaldean  idolatry,  at  60  years 

of  age 

Genesis  xi.  31. 

1921 

Abram’s  second  call  to  Canaan 

“ xii.  1-4. 

1913 

Abram’s  victory  over  the  kings,  and  rescue  of  Lot 

“ xiv.  1-24. 

1910 

lshmael  born,  Abram  being-  86  years  old 

“ xvi. 

1997 

God’s  covenant  with  Abram,  changing  his  name  to 

Abraham ; circumcision  instituted — Lot  de- 
livered, and  Sodom,  Gomorrah,  Admah,  and 

Zeboiim  destroyed  by  fire 

Isaac  born,  Abraham  being  100  years  old 

“ 17-19. 

1896 

“ 21. 

**  22. 

Heb.  xi.  17-19. 

1871 

Abraham  offers  Isaac  as  a burnt  sacrifice  to  God  > 

1859 

1 

Sarah,  Abraham’s  wife  dies,  aged  127  years 

Jas.  ii.  21. 
Genesis  xxiii.  1. 

1856 

Isaac  marries  Rebecca 

“ xxiv. 

1836 

Jacob  and  Esau  born,  Isaac  being  60  years  old 

“ xxv.  26. 

1821 

Abraham  dies,  aged  175  years 

“ xxv.  7,  8. 

1759 

Jacob  go  to  his  uncle  Laban  in  Syria,  and  mar- 

1746 

ries  his  daughters,  Leah  and  Rachel 

“ 28. 

Joseph  born,  Jacob  being  90  years  old 

“ xxx.  23,  24. 

1739 

Jacob  returns  to  Canaan 

“ xxxi.  32. 

1729 

Joseph  sold  as  a slave  by  his  brethren 

“ 37. 

1716 

He  explains  Pharaoh’s  dreams,  and  is  made  gov- 

1706 

ernor  of  Egypt 

“ 41. 

Joseph’s  brethren  settle  in  Egypt 

xliii.  44. 

1689 

Jacob  foretells  the  advent  of  Messiah,  and  dies  in 

1636 

Egypt,  aged  147  years 

“ 49. 

Joseph  dies,  aged  110  years 

“ 1. 26. 

1574 

Aaron  born 

Exod.  vi.  20  ; vii.  7. 

1571 

Moses  born 

“ ii.  1-10. 

1531 

Moses  flees  into  Midian 

“ ii.  11-13. 

1491 

Moses  commissioned  by  God  to  deliver  Israel 

“ iii.  2. 

PERIOD  IY. 

FROM  THE  EXODUS  OF  ISRAEL  FROM  EGYPT  TO 
BUILDING  SOLOMON’S  TEMPLE,  487  YEARS. 


B.  C. 

1491 

Miraculous  passage  of  the  Red  sea  by  the  Israelites 

Exod.  xiv.  15. 

1490 

The  law  delivered  on  Sinai 

“ xix.  40. 

1452 

Miriam,  sister  of  Moses  dies,  aged  130  years 

Num.  xx.  1. 

44 

Aaron  dies,  aged  123  years 

“ xx.  28,  29. 

1451 

Moses  dies,  aged  120  years,  Joshua  his  successor. . 

Deut.  34. 

1443 

The  Israelites  pass  the  river  Jordan,  the  manna 

ceases,  and  Jericho  taken 

Joshua  dies,  aged  110  years 

Josh.  i.  6. 
“ 24.  i 

1296 

Ruth’s  marriage  to  Boaz 

Ruth  iv.  10. 

1156 

Birth  of  Samson 

Judges  xiii.  24. 

1155 

Samuel  born 

1 Sam.  i.  19. 

1116 

1095 

Eli,  the  high-priest,  dies.  Ark  of  God  taken  by  the 

Philistines 

Saul  anointed  king  of  Israel 

“ iv.  1. 

“ x.  11,  12. 

APPENDIX. 


597 


1085 

David  born 

1063 

David  anointed  to  be  king-,  and  slays  Goliath  

< “ xvi.  13. 

( “ xvii.  4-9. 

1060 

David’s  flight  from  Saul 

“ 26. 

1055 

Saul  is  defeated  in  battle,  and  in  despair  kills  him- 

self.  David  acknowledged  king  by  Judah 

“ 31. 

1048 

Ishbosheth,  king  of  Israel,  assassinated,  and  the 

whole  kingdom  united  under  David 

2 Sam.  1. 

1047 

Jerusalem  taken  from  the  Jebusites  by  David,  and 

made  the  royal  city 

2 Sam.  5. 

1035 

David  commits  adultery  with  Bathsheba,  and  con- 

trives the  death  of  her  husband  Uriah 

u 11. 

1034 

David  brought  to  repentance  for  his  sin  by  Nathan 

the  prophet,  sent  to  him  by  the  Lord 

“ 12. 

1033 

Solomon  is  born 

“ xii.  24. 

1023 

Absalom  rebels  against  his  father,  and  is  slain  by 

Joab 

“ xv.  18. 

1015 

David  causes  Solomon  to  be  proclaimed  king  de- 

feating the  rebellion  of  Adonijah 

1 Kings  1. 

1014 

David  dies,  aged  70 years.  Accession  of  Solomon.. 

“ 2. 

1004 

Solomon’s  temple  finished,  seven  years  building. .. 

“ vi.  V. 

976 

Death  of  Solomon.  Revolt  of  ten  tribes 

PERIOD  Y. 


FROM  THE  BUILDING  OF  SOLOMON’S  TEMPLE  TO 
THE  DESTRUCTION  OF  JERUSALEM  AND  CAPTIV- 
ITY OF  THE  JEWS  IN  BABYLON,  412  YEARS. 


B.C. 

KINGS  OF  JUDAH  BEGAN 
TO  REIGN. 

KINGS  OF  ISRAEL  BEGAN 
TO  REIGN. 

PROPHETS. 

975 

Rehoboam 

Jereboam  I.  ... 

Ahijah,  Shemaiah. 

958 

Abijah,  or  Abijam  . . 

44 

955 

Asa 

Nadab  (954)  .... 

Azariah. 

953 

Baasha 

Hanani. 

930 

41 

Elah 

Jehu. 

929 

Zimai 

41 

44 

Omri 

918 

46 

Ahab 

Elijah,  910-896. 

914 

Jehoshaphat  .... 

64 

Micaiah. 

897 

“ .... 

Ahaziah 

Elisha,  896-838. 

896 

“ .... 

Jehoram,  or  Joram  . 

Jahaziei. 

892 

Jehoram 

44 

885 

Ahaziah  

u 

884 

Atlialiah 

Jehu 

Jehoiada. 

878 

Joash,  or  Jehoahaz 

857 

it 

Jehoahaz  .... 

Jonah,  856-784. 

839 

Amaziah 

Jehoash  

825 

44  

Jeroboam  II.  . . . 

810 

Uzziah  or  Azariah  . . 

Amos,  810-785. 

784 

“ 

Anarchy,  11  years  . 

Hosea,  810-725. 

773 

44  

Zechanah  .... 

Joel,  810-660. 

772 

“ 

Shallum;  Menahem. 

761 



Pekahiah  .... 

Isaiah,  810-698. 

759 

u 

Pekah, 

758 

Jotham 

44  

Micah,  758-699. 

742 

Ahaz 

44  

Oded. 

730 

44  

Hosliea. 

726 

Ilezekiah 

(Captivity,  721)  . . 

Nahum,  720-698. 

698 

Manasseh 

643 

Amon  ....... 

44  . . 

Zephaniah,  610-609. 

641 

Josiah 

44  , 

Jeremiah,  628-586. 

610 

Jehoahez,  or  Shallum. 

*4  . . 

Habakkuk,  <‘>12-598. 

44 

Jehoiakim 

44  . . 

Daniel,  606-534. 

699 

Jehoiachin,  or  Coniah 

“ . . 

ti 

688 

Zedekiah 

Babylonian  captivity . 

Obadiah,  588-583. 

59a 

FI 

3S 

B.  C. 

588 

538 

536 

534 

529 

520 

618 

515 

510 

484 

464 

457 

445 

429 

423 

335 

332 

332 

823 

320 

312 

300 

277 

203 

170 

167 

166 

161 

152 

143 

141 

135 

107 

88 

63 

54 

40 

37 

28 

19 

18 

4 

4 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


PERIOD  VI. 


IOM.  THE  DESTRUCTION  OF  'JERUSALEM  BY 
EBUCHADNEZZAR,  TO  THE  BIRTH  OF  CHRIST, 
588  YEARS. 


HISTORICAL  EVENTS. 


PROPHETS. 


Destruction  o.f  Jerusalem  by  the  Chaldeans,  and 
captivity  of  the  Jews. 

Babylon  taken  by  Cyrus 

Proclamation  of  Cyrus  ; Zerubbabel  and  Joshua. . 
Foundation  of  the  temple. 

Artaxerxes  (Cambyses)  forbids  the  work. 
Favorable  degree  of  Ahasuerus  (Darius  Hystaspes) 

Esther  made  queen 

The  second  temple  finished. 

Haman’s  plot  frustrated. 

Xerxes,  king  of  Persia. 

Artaxerxes  Longimanus. 

Ezra  sent  to  govern  Jerusalem. 

Nehemiah  sent  as  governor. 

Completion  of  the  wall  of  Jerusalem  under  Nehem- 
iah  

Darius  Nothus 

Alexander  the  Great  invades  Persia,  and  estab- 
lishes the  Macedonian  or  Grecian  Empire. 
Jaddus  high-priest. 

Alexander  the  Great,  visits  Jerusalem. 

Alexander  dies. 

Ptolemaeus  Lagus  surprises  Jerusalem. 

Selencus  obtains  Syria. 

Simon  the  Just  high-priest. 

Septuagint  version  made  by  order  of  Ptolemaeus 
Philadelphus. 

Antiochus  the  Great  obtains  Palestine. 

Antiochus  Epiphanes  takes  Jerusalem. 

His  persecution. 

Judas  Maccabaeus  governor. 

Jonathan  governor. 

He  becomes  high-priest. 

Simon:  treaty  with  the  Romans  and  Lacedemo- 
nians. 

Sovereignity  and  priesthood  conferred  on  Simon 
and  his  heirs. 

John  Hyrcanus. 

Judas  (Aristobulus)  high-priest  and  king. 

Anna  the  prophetess  born. 

Jerusalem  taken  by  Pompey,  and  Judea  made  a 
Roman  province. 

Crassus  plunders  the  temple. 

Herod  made  kind. 

Herod  the  Great  takes  Jerusalem. 

Augustus  Caesar  emperor  of  Rome. 

The  poet  Virgil  dies. 

Herod  begins  to  rebuild  the  temple. 

John  the  Baptist  born. 

Christ  born,  4 years  before  the  era  known  as  A.  D. 


Ezekiel,  595-536. 


Haggai,  520-518. 
Zechariah.  520-518. 


Neh.  vi.  15. 
Malachi,  436-420. 


599 


APPENDIX. 


period  vn. 

FROM  THE  BIRTH  OF  JESUS  CHRIST  TO  THE  END 
OF  THE  FIRST  CENTURY. 


A.D. 

Nativity  of  Jesus  Christ,  four  years  before  a.d.  1. 

Luke  ii.  1-16. 

8 

Jesus  visits  Jerusalem 

44  ii.  41-52. 

22 

Pilate  sent  from  Rome  as  governor  of  Judea 

44  iii.  1. 

25 

John  F tptist  begins  his  ministry 

Matt.  iii.  1. 

2G 

Jesus  oaptized  by  John 

44  iii.  1. 

Jesus  Christ  crucified,  and  rose  from  the  dead. . . . 

44  xxvii.  28. 

1 

Saul  converted 

Acts  ix.  13-9. 

38 

Conversion  of  the  Gentiles 

44  10. 

44 

James  beheaded  by  Herod  ; Peter  liberated  by  an 

angel 

«•  xxii.  1-19. 

63 

Paul  sent  a prisoner  to  Rome 

44  xxvi.  28. 

65 

The  Jewish  wars  begins. 

66 

Paul  suffers  martyrdom  at  Rome  by  order  of  Nero 

2 Tim.  iv.  6,  7. 

67 

The  Roman  general  raises  the  seige  of  Jerusalem, 

by  which  an  opportunity  is  afforded  for  the 
Christians  to  retire  to  Pella  beyond  Jordan,  as 
admonished  by  Christ 

Matt.  xxiv.  16-20. 

70 

Jerusalem  beseiged  and  taken  by  Titus  Vespasian, 

according  to  the  predictions  of  Christ ; when 
1,100,000  Jews  perished  by  famine,  sword,  fire, 
and  cucifixion  ; besides  97,000  who  were  sold  as 
slaves,  and  vast  multitudes  who  perished  in 
other  parts  of  Judea 

Luke  xix.  41-44. 

71 

Jerusalem  and  its  temple  razed  to  their  founda- 

tions   

Matt.  xxiv.  2. 

95 

John  banished  to  the  isle  of  Patmos,  by  Domitian. 

Rev.  i.  9. 

96 

John  writes  the  Revelation. 

97 

John  liberated  from  exile,  and  writes  his  gospel 

100 

John,  the  last  surviving  apostle,  dies,  about  100 

years  old. 

600 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


PROMINENT  EVENTS  IN  ECCLESIASTICAL  HISTORY. 

FEOM  THE  DEATH  OF  JOHN  TO  THE  FALL  OF  THE  WESTERN  EMPIRE 

A.D.  101  TO  476. 

101.  Death  of  Clement  Bishop  of  Rome. 

106.  Death  of  Ignatius  Bishop  of  Antioch,  by  wild  beasts. 

107.  Symeon,  Bishop  of  Jerusalem  crucified. 

119.  Fourth  general  Persecution  under  Adrian. 

135.  580,000  Jews  destroyed  by  Romans. 

136.  Adrian  builds  iElia  Capitalina  on  the  right  of  Jerusalem. 

147.  Justin  Martyr  writes  his  first  apology  for  Christianity. 

152.  The  Council  of  Pergamos,  the  first  on  record. 

167. , Persecution  of  the  Christians  at  Smyrna. 

174.  Polycarp  and  Pionices  martyred. 

177.  Persecution  at  Lyons  and  Vienne.  Bishop  Pothinus  martyred. 

185.  Death  of  Origen,  the  eminent  Commentator. 

189.  The  Saracens  first  appeared,  defeated  the  Romans. 

194.  The  Scriptures  translated  into  Syriac. 

195.  The  Scriptures  translated  unto  Latin. 

196.  Tertullian  writes  his  Apology  for  Christianity. 

197.  Fifth  General  Persecution  under  Severus. 

202.  Severus  issues  an  Edict  prohibiting  Christians  from  disseminating  the^. 
doctrines. 

203.  Death  of  Irenaeus,  Bishop  of  Lyons. 

204.  Origen,  expounder  of  the  Scriptures  at  Alexandria. 

218.  Death  of  Clement  of  Alexandria. 

235.  Sixth  general  persecution,  under  Maximinus. 

242.  Churches  first  used  by  Christians. 

249.  Seventh  general  persecution,  under  Decius. 

259.  Eighth  general  persecution  under  Valerian. 

257.  Martyrdom  of  Cyprian  and  Sixtus  II.  Bishop  of  Rome. 

230.  Temple  of  Diana  at  Ephesus  burnt. 

270.  Birth  of  Eusebius,  Bishop  of  Caesarea. 

272.  The  ninth  general  persecution,  under  Aurelian. 

233.  The  North  men  attack  the  Roman  Empire  in  the  Wes  and  the  Persians 
in  the  East. 

302.  The  tenth  persecution,  under  Diocletian. 

30  ».  Constantine  Emperor  in  the  West ; Licinus  in  the  East. 

02.  Constantine  the  Great  embraces  Christianity. 

ill.  Constantine  commands  the  Observance  of  Sunday  on  all  his  subjects 
325.  Council  of  Nice  condemns  Arianism. 

335.  Death  of  Constantine  the  Great. 

361.  Julian  the  Apostate  becomes  Emperor. 

385.  Jerome  translates  the  Hebrew  Scripture  in  Latin. 

397.  Death  of  Ambrose,  Archbishop  of  Milan. 

407.  Death  of  Chrysostom,  Patriarch  of  Constantinople. 

410.  Rome  sacked  and  burned  by  Alaric,  King  of  the  Visigoths. 

415.  Cyril  becomes  Bislicp  of  Alexandria. 

430.  Death  of  Augustine, 

461.  Leo.  the  great  Pope  of  Rome,  claims  to  be  vicar  of  Christ. 

476.  Extinction  of  the  Western  Empire  by  Goths. 

476.  The  sacking  of  Rome  by  Odoacer  was  the  great  event  which  preceded 
the  Middle  or  Dark  ages. 


APPENDIX. 


601 


SPECIAL  PRAYERS  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


Of  whom  recorded. 

Subjects. 

Recorded  in. 

Aaron  and  priests 

The  Aaronic  blessing  of  Israel  . . 

Num.  vi.  22-26 

Abraham 

For  a son 

Gen.  xv.  2 

Abraham , 

For  Ishmael’s  acceptance  .... 

— xvii.  17-18. 

Abraham 

Abraham’s 

For  mercy  on  Sodom 

— xviii.  23. 

servant 

Success  in  his  mission,  to  find  a wife 
for  Isaac 

— xxiv.  12. 

Agur  . . 

For  moderation  in  his  desires  . . 

Prov.  xxx.  1. 

Asa  . . 

When  going  to  battle  with  Zerah  the 
Ethiopian 

2 Chron.  xiv.  11. 

Daniel 

For  the  restoration  of  Jerusalem  . 

Dan.  ix.  4. 

David 

Prayer  for  a blessing  on  his  house 

2 Sam.  vii.  18. 

David 

After  his  sin  with  Beth-sheba  . . 

Ps.  1.  1. 

David 

After  numbering  the  people  . . . 

2 Sam.  xxiv.  17. 

David 

Thanksgiving  at  close  of  life  . . . 

1 Chr.  xxix.  10-19. 

Elijah 

For  restoration  of  the  widow’s  son 

1 King  xvii.  20. 

Elijah 

For  Divine  attestation  of  his  mission 

— xviii.  36. 

Elijah 

For  death 

— xix.  4. 

Elisha 

For  his  servant’s  eyes  to  be  opened 

2 Kings  vi.  17. 

Elisha 

That  the  army  sent  to  take  him  may 
be  blinded 

— vi.  18. 

Ezekiel  . 

Intercession  for  his  people  .... 
Confession  of  sin  alliances  with  the 
heathen  • 

Ezek.  ix.  8. 

Ezra  . . 

Ezra  ix.  6. 

Habakkuk 

For  revival  of  God’s  work  .... 

Hab.  iii.  1-16. 

Hannah  . 

For  the  gift  of  a son 

1 Sam.  i.  1-11. 

Hezekiah 

For  protection  against  Sennacherib 

2 Kin.  xix.  15  ; Is. 
xxxvii.  16. 

Hezekiah 

When  dangerously  ill  

— xx.  3 ; Is. 

Hezekiah 

For  the  unprepared  who  had  eaten  of 
the  passover 

xxx.  3. 

2 Chr.  xxxvii.  18. 

Israel 

Expiation  for  undiscoved  murder  . 

Deut.  xxi.  6-8. 

Israel 

Confession  on  presenting  firstfruits 

— xxvi.  5-10. 

Israel 

The  prayer  of  the  tithing  year  . . 

— xxvi.  13-15. 

Jazeb 

For  the  Divine  blessing 

1 Chr.  iv.  10. 

Jacob 

For  deliverance  from  Esau  . . . 

Gen.  xxxii.  9. 

Jehoshaphat 

For  protection  against  the  Moabites 
and  Ammonites 

2 Chr.  xx.  6. 

Jeremiah 

In  a great  famine 

Jer.  xiv.  7. 

Jeremiah 

For  comfort 

— xv.  15-18. 

Jonah 

For  deliverance  from  the  great  fish 

Jonah  ii.  2. 

Joshua  . 

After  Achan’s  sin 

Josh.  vii.  7-9. 

Levites  . 

Confession  of  God’s  goodness  and 
their  sins 

Neh.  ix.  5. 

Manoah  . 

For  Divine  guidance  in  training  his 
child 

Judg.  xiii.  8,  9. 

Moses  . . 

Forgiveness  for  the  people’s  idolatry 

Ex.  xxxii.  11;  Deuto 
ix.  26. 

Moses  . . 

For  the  Divine  presence  .... 

— xxxiii.  12. 

Moses  . . 

At  the  setting  forth  and  stopping  of 
the  ark 

Num.  x.  35-36. 

Moses  . . 

For  Divine  help  to  govern  the  Israel- 
ites   

— xi.  11-15. 

Moses  . . 

For  Mariam,  for  cure  from  leprosy. . . 

— xii.  13. 

Moses  . . 

For  the  people  disappointed  at  the 
spie’s  report  ........ 

— xiv.  13-19. 

Moses  . . 

For  a successor 

— xxvii.  15. 

Moses  . . 

To  enter  Canaan 

Deut.  iii.  24. 

Nehemiah 

For  the  remnant  in  captivity  . . 

Neh.  i.  5. 

Nehemiah 

For  protection  against  Sanballat  and 
Tobiah 

— iv.  4. 

Samson  . 

To  be  avenged  on  his  enemies  . . 

Judg.  xvi.  28. 

Solomon  . 

For  wisdom  to  govern  Israel  . . . 

1 Kin.  iii.  5-9. 

Solomon  . 

Dedication  of  the  Temnle  .... 

— viii.  23;  3 

Chr.  vi.  14. 

602 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


MIRACLES  RECORDED  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 

Aaron’s  rod  turned  into  a serpent  in  Egypt Exod.  vii.  10-12 

Plagues  : — 1.  Water  made  blood  “ 20-25 

2.  Frogs  “ viii.  5-14 

3.  Lice  “ 16-28 

4.  Flies  “ 20-24 

5.  Murrian  “ ix.  3-6 

6.  Boils  and  blains  “ 8-11 

7.  Thunder  and  hail  “ 22-26 

8.  Locusts  “ x.  12-19 

9.  Darkness  “ 21-23 

10.  Firstborn  slain  “ xii.  29,  30 

Parting  of  the  Red  Sea  “ xiv.  6, 21-31 

The  curing  of  the  waters  of  Marah  in  the  Wilderness xv.  23-25 

Feeding  with  manna  “ xvi.  14-25 

Water  from  the  rock,  at  Rephidim  “ xvii.  5-7 

Death  of  Nadab  and  Abihu  “ Lev.  x.  1-2. 

Burning  of  the  congregation  at  Taberah  “ Num.  xi.  1-3 

Death  of  Karoh,  Dathan,  and  Abiram,  &c.  “ xvi.  31-35 

Budding  of  Aaron’s  rod,  at  Kadesh  “ xvii.  8 

Water  from  the  rock,  at  Meribah  “ xx.  7-11 

The  brazen  serpent  “ xxi.  8-9 

Balaam’s  ass  speaking  “ xxii.  21, 35 

Stoppage  of  the  Jordan  stream  “ Josh.  iii.  14-17 

Fall  of  Jericho,  in  Canaan. — Under  Joshua vi.  6-25 

Staying  of  sun  and  moon  “ “ x.  12-14 

Death  of  Uzzah,  under  the  Kings 2 Sam.  vi.  7 

Jereboam’s  hand'withered 1 Kings  xiii.  4-6 

By  Elijah.— The  staying  of  the  cruse  of  oil  and  meal  at 

Zarepath xvii.  14-16 

The  raising  of  the  widow’s  son  at  Zarepath 17-24 

The  burning  of  the  sacrifice  on  Mount  Carmel. . xviii.  30-38 

Rain  obtained 41-45 

Burning  of  the  captains  and  their  companies. . 2 Kings  i.  10-12 

Dividing  of  Jordan ii.  7,  8 

By  Elisha. — Dividing  of  Jordan ii.  14 

Cure  of  waters  of  Jericho 21,  22 

Destruction  of  mocking  children  at  Bethel 24 

Supply  of  water  to  the  allied  armies  in  Moab. . . iii.  16-20 

Multiplication  of  widow’s  oil iv.  2-7 

Raising  the  Shunammite’s  son 32-37 

Feeding  one  hundred  men  with  twenty  loaves . 42-44 

Healing  the  deadly  pottage 38-41 

Cure  of  Naaman’s  leprosy,  and  its  transfer  to 

Gehazi v.  10-14-27 

Making  an  iron  axe  swim vi.  5-7 

Smiting  the  Syrian  army 18-20 

Resurrection  of  dead  man  by  touching  Elisha’s 

bones xiii.  21. 

Recorded  by  Isaiah.— Destruction  of  Sennacherib’s  army. . . xix.  35 

Return  of  the  sun  by  the  dail  of  Ahaz  xx.  9-11 

During  Captivity. — Deliverance  of  the  Three  Children  from 

the  fiery  furnance Dan.  iii.  19-27 

Deliverance  of  Daniel  from  the  lions. . . vi.  16-23 

Miscellaneous. — Smiting  of  Philistines,  and  fall  of  Dagon. ..  1 Sam.  v.  3-12 

Men  of  Beth-shemesh  smitten vi.  19 

Thunder  destroys  Philistine vii.  10-12 

Thunder  and  Rain  in  harvest xii.  18 

Sound  in  the  mulberry  trees 2 Sam.  v.  23-25 

Smiting  of  Uzziah  with  leprosy 2 Chr.  xxvi.  16-21 

Deliverance  of  Jonah  from  the  great  fish. . Jonah  ii.  1-10 


APPENDIX. 


603 


OUR  LORD’S  PARABLES. 


PARABLES. 

LOCALITY. 

AUTHOR. 

LESSONS. 

The  tares 

Gennesaret 

Matt.  xiii. 

Good  and  evil  in  life, 

The  hid  treasures 

44 

tt  tt 

and  judgment 
Value  of  the  GospeJ. 

The  goodly  pearl 

“ .... 

it  tt 

Seeking  salvation. 

The  draw-net 

tt  tt 

Visible  Church  of 

Theunmercifulservant 

Capernaum 

“ xviii. 

Christ. 

Danger  of  ingratitude 

The  laborers  in  the 
vineyard 

Jerusalem 

“ XX. 

Call  at  various  epochs. 

The  two  sons 

The  marriage  of  the 
king’s  son 

Mount  of  Olives 

“ xxi. 
“ xxii. 

Insincerity  and  repen- 
tance. 

Need  of  righteousness. 

The  ten  virgins 

“ “ 

“ XXV. 

Watchful  and  careful 

The  ten  talents 

U (l 

“ XXV. 

profession. 

Use  of  advantages. 

The  sheep  and  goats . . 

44  44 

“ XXV. 

Final  separation  o f 

House  on  rock,  and  on 
the  sand 

Galilee 

“ vii. 

good  and  bad. 
Consistent  and  false 

The  leaven 

Gennesaret 

“ xiii. 

profession. 

Pervading  influence  of 

The  lost  sheep 

Jerusalem 

“ xviii. 

religion. 

Joy  over  penitent. 

New  cloth  and  old  gar- 
ment  

Capernaum 

“ ix. 

New  doctrine  and  old 
prejudices. 

New  wine  in  old  bottles 

*•  ix. 

New  spirit  in  unregen- 
erate heart. 

The  sower 

Gennesaret 

“ xiii. 

Hearers  divided  into 

The  mustard-seed 

“ 

“ xiii. 

classes. 

Spread  of  Gospel. 

The  wicked  husband- 
men   

Jerusalem 

“ xxi. 

Rejection  of  Christ  by 
the  Jews. 

The  fig-tree  and  all  the 
trees 

Mount  of  Olives 

“ xxiv. 

Indication  of  Second 
Advent. 

The  seed  growing  se- 
cretly  

Genessaret 

Mark  iv. 

Growth  of  religion. 

The  householder 

“ xiii. 

Watchfulness. 

The  two  debtors 

Galilee 

Luke  vii. 

Gratitude  for  pardon. 

The  good  Samaritan. . . 

Jerusalem 

“ X. 

Compassion  to  sufTring 

The  friend  at  midnight 

“ 

*•  xi. 

Perseverance  in  prayer 

The  rich  fool 

44 

“ xii. 

Worldly-mindedness. 
Vigilance  towards 
Second  Advent. 
Conscientiousness  in 
trust. 

The  wedding  feast 

t4 

“ xii. 

The  wise  steward 

u 

“ xii. 

The  barren  fig-tree 

44 

“ xiii. 

Unprofitableness  u n- 
der  grace. 

The  great  supper 

» 

“ xiv. 

Universality  of  the 
Divine  call. 

The  piece  of  money 

“ 

“ XV. 

Joy  over  penitence. 

The  prodigal  son 

it 

“ XV. 

Fatherly  love. 

The  unjust  steward 

“ 

“ xvi. 

Preparation  of  eternity 

The  rich  man  and  Laz- 
arus   

tt 

“ xvi. 

Recompence  of  future 
life. 

The  unprofitable  ser- 
vants   

tt 

“ xvii. 

God’s  claim  to  all  our 
services. 

The  unjust  judge 

“ xviii. 

Advantage  of  perse- 
vering prayer. 
Self-righteousness  and 

The  Pharisee  and  publi- 

“ 

“ xviii. 

can  

The  pounds 

“ xix. 

humility. 

Diligence  rewarded, 
sloth  punished. 

604 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


PARABLES  IN  THE  OLD  TESTAMENT. 


Parables. 

By  whom  Spoken. 

Recorded  in. 

The  ewe  lamb 

Nathan  to  David  .... 

2 Sam.  xii.  1-4. 

The  two  brethren  striving 

Widow  of  Tekoah  . . . 

xiv.  1-11. 

Escaped  captive  . . . 

Man  of  the  son  of  the  pro- 

phet to  Ahab  .... 

1 Kings  xx.  35-40. 

Vineyard  and  grapes  . . 

Isaiah  to  Judas  and  Jerusa- 

lem   

Isaiah  v.  ±-7. 

Eagles  and  vine  .... 

Ezekiel  to  Israel  .... 

Ezek.  xvii.  3-10. 

Lions  whelps 

44  44 

xix.  2-9. 

The  boiling  pot  .... 

44  44 

xxiv.  3-5. 

Parabolic  Fables. 

Trees  choosing  a king  . . 

Jotham  to  Shechemites  . 

Judg.  ix.  7-15. 

Strong  bringing  forth  sweet- 

ness   

Sampson 

Judg.  xiv.  14. 

Micaiah’s  vision  .... 

1 Kings  xxii.  19-23, 

Thistle  and  cedar  . . . 

Jehoash  to  Amaziah  . . 

2 Kings  xiv.  9. 

THE  DISCOURSES  OF  JESUS. 

ARRANGED  IN  CHRONOLOGICAL  ORDER. 


DISCOURSES. 

PLACES. 

RECORDED  IN. 

Conversation  with  Nicodemus 

Jerusalem 

John  iii.  1-21. 

Conversation  with  woman  of  Samaria . 

Sychar 

“ iv.  1-42. 

Discourse  in  the  Synagogue  of  Naza- 
reth   

Nazareth 

Luke  iv.  16-31. 

Sermon  upon  the  mount 

Matt.  v. ; vii. 

Instruction  to  the  Apostles 

Galilee 

“ x. 

Denunciations  against  Chorazin,  etc . . 

“ 

“ xi.  20-24. 

Discourses  on  occasion  of  healing  the 
infirm  man 

Jerusalem 

John  v. 

Discourse  concerning  the  disciples 
plucking  of  corn  on  the  Sabbath 

Judea  

Matt.  xii.  1-8. 

Reputation  of  his  working  miracles  by 
the  agency  of  Beelzebub 

Capernaum 

“ 22-37. 

Discourse  on  the  bread  of  life 

John  vii. 

Discourse  about  internal  purity 

“ 

Matt.  xv.  1-20. 

Discourse  against  giving  or  taking 
offence,  and  concerning  forgiveness 
of  injuries 

44 

“ xviii. 

Discourse  at  feast  of  tabernacles 

Jerusalem 

John  vii. 

Discourse  on  occasion  of  woman  taken 
in  adultery  

« 

“ viii. ; i.  ii. 

Discourse  concerning  the  sheep 

Denunciations  against  the  Scribes  and 
Pharisees 

Paraea 

“ x. 

Luke  xi.  29-36. 

Discourse  concerning  humility  and 
prudence 

Galilee 

“ xiv.  7-14. 

Directions  how  to  attain  heaven 

Paraea 

Matt.  xix.  16-30 

Discourse  concerning  his  sufferings. . . 

Jerusalem 

“ xx.  17-19. 

Denunciations  against  the  Pharisees. . 

“ 

“ xxiii. 

Prediction  of  the  destruction  of  Jeru- 
salem   

44 

“ xxiv. 

The  consolatory  discourse 

44 

John  xv. ; xvii. 

Discourse  as  he  went  to  Gethsemane . . 

44 

Matt.  xxvi.  81-3&. 

Discourse  to  the  disciples  before  his 
ascension 

44 

“ xxviii.  16-23 

APPENDIX 


CC5 


THE  MIRACLES  OP  CHIRST. 

ARRANGED  IN  CHRONOLOGICAL  ORDER. 

y 


MIRACLES. 


Turns  water  into  wine 

Cures  the  nobleman’s  son  of  Caper- 
naum  

Causes  a miraculous  draught  of  iishes 

Cures  a demoniac 

Heals  Peter’s  wife  mother  of  a fever . . 

Heals  a leper 

Heals  the  centurion’s  servant 

Raises  the  widow’s  son 

Calms  the  tempest 

Cures  the  demoniacs  of  Gadara 

Cures  a man  of  the  palsy 

Restores  to  life  the  daughter  of  Jarius 
Cures  a woman  diseased  with  a flux  of 

blood 

Restores  to  sight  two  blind  men 

Heals  one  possessed  with  a dumb  spirit 

Cures  an  infirm  man  at  Bethesda 

Cures  a man  with  a withered  hand 

Cures  a demoniac 

Feeds  miraculously  five  thousand 

Heals  the  woman  of  Canaan’s  daughter 
Heals  a man  wh)  was  dumb  and  deaf. . 

Feeds  miraculously  four  thousand 

Gives  sight  to  a blind  man 

Cures  a boy  possessed  of  a devil 

Stater  ($5.50)  in  the  mouth  of  the  fish. 

Restores  to  sight  a man  born  blind 

When  Christ  passed  unseen  through 

the  multitude 

The  blind  and  dumb  demoniac 

Heals  a woman  under  an  infirmity 

eighteen  years 

Cures  a dropsy 

Cleanses  ten  lepers 

Raises  Lazarus  from  the  dead 

Restores  to  sight  two  blind  men 

Blasts  the  fig-tree 

Heals  the  ear  of  Malchus 

Legion  of  devils  entering  the  swine. . . 
Causes  the  miraculous  draught  of 
fishes 


PLACES. 

RECORDED  IN. 

Cana 

John  ii.  1-11. 

“ iv.  46-64. 

Sea  of  Galilee 

Luke  v.  1-11. 

Capernaum 

Mark  i.  22-38. 

“ 30,  31. 

“ 

“ 40-45. 

“ 

Matt.  viii.  5-13. 

Nain 

Luke  vii.  11-17. 

Sea  of  Galilee 

Matt.  viii.  23-27. 

Gadara 

“ 28-34. 

Capernaum 

“ ix.  1-8. 

“ 18,  19,  28,  26. 

41 

Luke  viii.  43-46. 

44 

Matt.  ix.  27-31. 

“ 

“ 32,  33. 

Jerusalem 

John  v.  1-9 

J udea 

Matt.  xii.  10-13. 

Caper  nuam 

“ 22, 23. 

Decapolis 

“ xiv.;  xv.  21. 

Near  Tyre 

41  xv.  22-28. 

Decapolis 

Mark  vii.  31-37- 

Matt.  xv.  32-39. 

Bethsaida 

Mark  xiii.  22-26. 

Tabor 

Matt,  xviii.  14-21. 

Capernaum 

Matt.  xiii. 

Jerusalem 

John  ix. 

Nazareth 

Luke  iv. 

Capernaum 

“ xi. 

Galilee 

“ xiii.  11-17. 

“ 

“ xiv.  1-6. 

Samaria 

“ xvii.  11-19. 

Bethany 

John  xi. 

Jericho 

Matt.  xx.  30-34. 

Olivet 

“ xxi.  18-21. 

Gethsemane 

Luke  xxii.  50,  51. 

Gadara * 

Matt.  viii.  ; Mark'’ 
vi.;  Luke  viii. 

Sea  of  Galilee 

John  xxi.  1-14. 

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CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


SPECIAL  PRAYERS  IN  THE  NEW  TESTAMENT. 


Of  whom  recorded. 

Subjects. 

Recorded  in. 

Lord’s  Prayer 

The  model  prayer 

Matt.  vi. 

Jesus  

Under  suffering  in  Gethsemane 

“ xxvi. 

Jesus  

Suspension  of  Divine  consolation  . 

“ xxvii. 

Lord’s  prayer  . . 

Pharisee  . . 

St.  Lukes  account 

Luke  ii. 

Thanksgiving  for  his  righteousness 

“ xviii.  11. 

Publicans  “ . . 

For  Divine  mercy 

“ xviii. 

Jesus  

See  about  (Matt.  26) 

“ xxii. 

Dying-  Thief  . . 

To  be  remembered  by  Jesus  . . . 

“ xxiii. 

Jesus  

For  his  murderers 

“ xxiii.  34. 

Jesus  

Imploring  his  Fathers  aid  .... 

John  xii. 

Jesus  

Apostles  .... 

For  himself,  his  apostle  and  all  be- 
lievers   

On  choosing  an  apostles  .... 

“ xvii. 
Acts  i.  24. 

Primitive  church 

For  support  under  persecution  . . 

“ iv.  24. 

Stephen  .... 

Commendation  of  his  soul ; forgive- 

“  vii.  59,  6q. 

ness  of  his  murderers  .... 

THE  MIRACLES  RECORDED  IN  THE  ACTS  OF  THE 
APOSTLES. 


MIRACLES. 

WHERE  WROUGHT. 

RECORDED  IN. 

ppt.fvr  hea.ls  a.  lame  man 

Jerusalem 

Acts  ii.  1-11. 
“ v.  1-10. 

Ananias  and  Sapphira  struck  dead 

Apostles  performs  many  wonders 

Peter  and  John  communicate  the  Holy 

“ v.  12-16. 

Ghost  

Samaria 

“ viii.  14-17. 
“ ix.  33-34. 

“ ix.  37-41. 

Peter  healeth  Eneas  of  a palsy 

raiseth  Tabitha,  or  Dorcas,  to  life 

Lydda 

Joppa 

delivered  out  of  prison  by  an  angel 

Jerusalem 

“ xii.  7-17. 

God  smites  Herod,  so  that  he  dies 

“ 

“ xii.  21-23. 

Elymas,  the  sorcerer,  smitten  with 

blindness , 

Paphos 

“ xiii.  7-11. 
“ ix.  1-9. 

Paul  converted 

Road  to  Damascus 

heals  a cripple 

Lystra 

“ xiv.  8-10. 

casts  out  a spirit  of  divination 

Phillippi 

“ xvi.  17,  18. 

— -and  Silas’s  prison  doors  opened  by 

an  earthquake 

communicates  the  Holy  Ghost 

it 

Corinth 

“ xvi.  25-27. 
“ xix.  1-7. 

hea.ls  multitudes 

U 

“ xix.  11,  12. 

restores  Eutychus  to  life 

Troas 

“ xx.  9-12. 

shakes  off  the  viper 

Melita 

“ xx  viii.  3-7. 

heals  the  father  of  Publius,  and 

others 

U 

“ xxviii.  7-9. 

APPENDIX, 


607 


TABLES  OF  WEIGHTS  AND  MEASURES. 


JEWISH  WEIGHTS.  Avoirdupois.  Troy. 

0 lbs.  oz.  drs.  lbs.  oz.  dwt.  grs. 

A gerah, — — 0 439  = — — — 12 

lOgerahs  ■=  1 bekah  . — — 4\39  = — — 5 0 

2bekaks  «=  1 shekel  . — — 8 78  •=  — — 10  0 

60  shekels  = 1 maneh  . 2 0 14  628  -=>2  6 0 0 

59manehs  = 1 talent  . 102  13  11*428  ■=  125  0 0 0 

LONG  MEASURE.  ft.  in. 

A digit  or  finger  (Jer.  lii.  21) — 0*312 

4 digits  = 1 palm  (Exod.  xxxv.  25)  ...  . — 3*648 

3 palms  = 1 span  (Exod.  xxviii.  16)  ...  — 10*944 

8 spans  = 1 cubit  (Gen.  vi.  15) 1 9*888 

4 cubits  = 1 fathom  (Acts  xxvii.  28)  . . . 7 3*552 

..5  fathoms  = 1 reed  (Ezek.  xl.  3.  5) 10  11*328 

13.3  reeds  = 1 line  (Ezek.  xl.  3) 145  11*04 

LAND  MEASURE.  Eng.  miles,  ft. 

A cubit — 1824 

400  cubits  = 1 furlong  (Luke  xxiv.  13) — 439  6 

5 furlongs  = 1 sabbath  day’s  journey  (John  xi.  18  ; Acts  i.  12)  — 2184*0 

10  furlongs  = 1 mile  (Matt.  v.  41) 1 1198*0 

24  miles  = 1 day’s  journey 33  232.0 


LIQUID  MEASURE.  gals.  pts. 

A caph — 0*625 

1.3  caph  ■=  1 log  (Lev.  xiv.  10) — 0 833 

4 logs  ~ 1 cab 3*333 

3 cabs  = 1 hin  (Exod.  xxx.  24) 1 2 

2 hins  = 1 seah 2 4 

3 seahs  = 1 bath,  or  ephah  (1  Kings  vii.  26  ; John  ii.  6)  . . . . 7 4*5 

10  ephahs  = 1 kor,  or  homer  (Isa.  v.  10  ; Ezek.  xiv.  14) 75  5.25 

DRY  MEASURE.  pecks,  pts. 


A gachal — 0*1416 

20  gachals  = 1 cab  (2  Kings  vi.  25  ; Rev.  vi.  6) — 2*8333 

1*8  cab  — 1 omer  (Exod.  xvi.  36) — 5*1 

3.3  omers  = 1 seah  (Matt.  xiii.  33) 1 l 

3 seahs  = 1 ephah  (Ezek.  xiv.  11) 3 3 

5  ephahs  — 1 letech  (Hosea  iii.  2)  16  0 

2 letechs  «=  1 kor,  or  homer  (Num.  xi.  32  ; Hos.  iii.  2)  ...  . 32  0 


N.  B.— The  above  Tables  will  explain  many  texts  in  the  Bible.  Take  Is.  v.  10: 
“Yea,  ten  acres  of  vineyard  shall  yield  one  bath,  and  the  seed  of  an  homer 
shall  yield  an  ephah.”  This  curse  upon  the  covetous  man  was,  that  10  acres 
of  vine  should  produce  only  7 gallons  of  wine,  i.  e.,  one  acre  should  yield  less 
than  3 quarts  ; and  that  32  pecks  of  seed  should  only  bring  a crop  of  3 pecks, 
or,  in  other  words,  that  the  harvest  reaped  should  produce  but  one-tenth  of 
the  seed  sown. 


CURIOSITIES  OF  THE  BIBLE. 


JEWISH  MONEY. 


In  English  and  American  ; the  dollar  being  talcen  as  4s.  2d. 


Jewish. 


A gerah  (Exod.  xxx.  13)  . : 

10  geraphs  = 1 bekah  (Exod.  xxxviii.  26) 

2 bekahs  = 1 shekel  (Exod.  xxx.  13;  Is.  vii. 

23) 

50  shekels  = 1 maneh  

60  manehs  = 1 kikkar  (talent) 

A gold  shekel 

A talent  of  gold 


English. 

£ s. 

d. 

0 0 

1-36 

- 

0 1 

1-68 

— 

0 2 

3.37 

= 

5 14 

075 

= 

342  3 

9 

== 

1 16 

6 

= 

5,475  0 

0 

American. 
dols.  cents. 
~ 0 273 

- 0 27*37 

~ 0 54  74 

« 27  37-50 

= 1,642  50 
= 8 76 

= 26,280  0 


N.  B — A shekel  would  probably  purchase  nearly  ten  times  as  much  as  the 
same  nominal  amount  will  now.  One  Roman  penny  (8  1-2 d.)  was  a good  day’s 
wages  for  a laborer. 


ROMAN  MONEY. 


Homan.  English  American. 

d.  cents. 

A “ farthing,”  quadrans  (Matt.  v.  26)  = nearly 0125  ~ 0.25 

A “ farthing,”  as  = 4 quadrantes  (Matt.  x.  29)  = nearly  . . 0 5 =»  1 

A “ penny,”  denarius  16  asses  (Matt.  xxii.  19)  = nearly  . . 8'50  = 17 


N.  B.— Naaman’s  offering  to  Elisha  of  6,000  pieces  (shekels)  of  gold  amounted 
to  more  than  £10,000  = 48,000  dollars. 

The  Debtor  (Matt,  xviii.  24)  who  had  been  forgiven  10,000  talents,  l.  e., 
£3,000,000  = 14,400,000  dollars,  refused  to  forgive  his  fellowservant  100  pence, 
i.  e.,  £3  10s.  10 d.  = 17  dollars. 

Judas  sold  our  Lord  for  30  pieces  of  silver,  i.  e.,  £3  10s.  8 d.  = 16  dollars,  96 
cents , the  legal  value  of  a slave,  if  he  were  killed  by  a beast. 

Joseph  was  sold  by  his  brethren  for  20  pieces,  i.  e.,  £2  7s.  = 11  dollars , 28 
cents . 


TIME. 


The  Natural  Day  was  from  sun-rise  to  sun-set. 

The  Natural  Night  was  from  sun-set  to  sun-rise. 

The  Civil  Day  was  from  sun-set  one  evening  to  sun-set  the  next ; for.  **  tha 
Evening  and  the  Morning  were  the  first  day.” 


Night  (Ancient). 

First  Watch  (Lam.  ii.  19)  till  midnight. 
Middle  Watch  (Judg.  vii.  19)  till  3 a.m. 
Morning  Watch  (Ex.  xiv.  24)  till  6 a.m. 

Night  (New  Testament). 

1st.  Watch,  evening  «=  6 to  9 p.m. 

2d.  Watch,  midnight  «=  9 to  12  p.m. 

3d.  Watch,  cock-crow  «=»  12  to  3 a.m. 

4th.  Watch,  morning  *=>  3 to  6a.m. 


Day  (Ancient). 
Morning  till  about  10  a.m. 

Heat  of  day  till  about  2 p.m. 

Cool  of  day  till  about  6 p.m. 

Day  ( New  Testament). 
Third  hour  *=  6 to  9 a.m. 

Sixth  hour  — 9 to  12  middav. 

Ninth  hour  = 12  to  3 p.m. 
Twelth  hour  = 3 do  6 s m 


THE  JEWISH  YEAR. 


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PAUL’S  BENEDICTION. 

grace  of  tf|e  Itori  Jjlesns  Christ.  and 
tlte  lone  of  (Sod,  an&  tbe  communion  of  t^e 
flolg  (gfiost,  be  mitb  gon  all.  Amen. 

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